I don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s widely reported recently about Manhattan S4-R Freesat.
- The Manhattan S4-R is described as a new Freesat 4K TV recorder from Manhattan TV, with early announcements and multiple outlets noting its availability aimed for the end of April 2026 after Easter. This aligns with sources that warned about a late-April release window.[3][4]
- Initial reporting suggested the S4-R would be a 2TB model capable of recording multiple channels simultaneously, with configuration options similar to Sky Q-style setups, and marketing material circulating ahead of an official rollout.[3]
- Retail listings and consumer sites began listing or referencing the S4-R around February 2026, indicating broad retail availability in the UK, including major outlets like Argos for different storage variants.[5][7]
- Industry discussions online have followed the rollout, including threads and news roundups that confirm Manhattan’s continued investment in Freesat and Freeview-related hardware as other models in the line were discontinued or shifted focus toward Freely-enabled devices.[4][6]
Would you like a concise, date-stamped news digest with direct quotes from specific outlets, or a quick buyer’s guide comparing S4-R specs to previous Manhattan boxes and to Freely-capable options? If you’re in NYC, I can also summarize regional availability and typical street-date patterns for UK releases.
Citations:
- Manhattan S4-R launch news and end-April availability window.[3]
- Cord Busters/press coverage and expected features (2TB, 4K, recording multiple programs).[3]
- Argos listing references for S4-R models and stock status.[7][5]
- Additional industry discussions and Freesat context around the S4-R rollout.[6][4]
Sources
Seeing as Cordbusters has confirmed the S4-R’s existence I thought it time it had its own thread. Cordbusters Review Here I take it it was Argos that published the specs as a search brings up a link that now goes to an “opps”.
www.avforums.comBuy Manhattan S4-R 2TB Freesat 4K TV Recorder at Argos. Thousands of products for same day delivery, or fast store collection.
www.argos.co.ukManhattan TV, the British-based Freeview and Freesat set-top box manufacturer, today announced the arrival of YouTube on its award-winning T4 and T4•R boxes. This major update transforms how viewers...
pressreleases.responsesource.comOur Manhattan SX Freesat box offers the simplest way to watch Freesat satellite TV, subscription-free and in HD
manhattan-tv.comBritish device manufacturer Manhattan TV has just become the latest such firm to announce the imminent launch of their next generation IPTV box - the Manhattan
www.ispreview.co.ukThe Freesat 4K recording boxes have been discontinued - but Manhattan is stepping in with the new S4-R recorder, due at the end of April
www.cordbusters.co.ukManhattan is gearing up to launch a new set-top box later this month
www.gbnews.comFollowing a string of delays, the new Manhattan T4-R Freeview recorder is now set to launch in April 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about it
www.cordbusters.co.ukBuy Manhattan S4-R 500GB Freesat 4K TV Recorder at Argos. Thousands of products for same day delivery, or fast store collection.
www.argos.co.ukThe recent disappearance of Freesat 4K recording boxes has sparked concern among satellite TV users. With models made by Arris quietly disappearing from retailers, many have been asking the same question: Is Freesat dead? The short answer is no —...
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