Manhattan Aero Freely Box Review: Freeview’s Future
Manhattan’s £69.99 Aero is the most affordable Freely box yet – but is TiVo OS up to the job? Our full review after a week of testing.
Feb 19, 2026 2:38pm No Comments
Or Goren
Wide-ranging editor and writer with many years of experience, from news and finances to entertainment and technology. Based in London, I'm the founder and editor-in-chief of Cord Busters. I cut the TV cord back in 2014 and never looked back. I watch a lot of TV, and thankfully I can choose whatever I want to watch without depending on archaic channels.
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