Broadcasting18.01.2016
DStv decoder comparison: Explora vs HD Single View
Multichoice is currently offering two devices to its DStv subscribers: the Explora and the HD Single View decoder.
The DStv Explora offers subscribers a viewing and recording environment, and includes services like DStv Catch Up, Box Office, and remote recording.
The HD Single View decoder is aimed at providing an affordable decoder which provides high definition support.
The table below provides a comparison of the DStv Explora and HD Single View decoders.
| Specifications | DStv Explora | DStv HD Single View |
| Viewing | 1 channel | 1 channel |
| Recording | 1 channel; up to 220 hours | No recording |
| HD capable | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital 5.1 capable | Yes | Yes |
| XtraView capable | Yes | Yes |
| Pause Live TV | Yes | No |
| Interactive applications | Yes | Yes |
| Remote recording | Yes | No |
| DStv Catch Up | Yes | No |
| BoxOffice | Yes | No |
| Price without installation | R1,999 | R499 |
| Price with installation | R2,999 | R799 |
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