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freeview hard disk recorder?

Hi guys

I'm getting annoyed with missing my favourite programs (usually because i forget) and we can't get sky + because a) we live in a listed building, b) cables not an option and c) we cant really afford it.

We currently have a matsui freeview box (quite old) and tele.

Is there any kind of hard disk recorder out there we can get? The freeview isnt set to a channel you have to press the little AV button to get it on.

Love to be able to record on a timer too! Cheers folks
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  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    This cropped up yesterday do a search!

    Humax ones are excellent, plenty of advice on https://www.avforums.com
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Humax 9200T or Topfield 5800. If you've a Playstation 3, there's the PlayTV add on that does the same.
  • geordie458
    geordie458 Posts: 252 Forumite
    I have a Humax 9200t and would highly recommend it. Now does series link too.
  • Airwolf1
    Airwolf1 Posts: 1,266 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I have a Sony hard drive/dvd recorder with freeview built in. It is recommended. I did get a cheaper one, but there was a 2 second delay with sound and picture when playing back so I sent it back!!
    My suggestion and/or advice is my own and it is up to you if you follow it, please check the advice given before acting on it.
  • KEM
    KEM Posts: 212 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Humax 9200T is great - well recommended - one of the best gadgets we've ever bought.
  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Another for Humax they are brilliant.
  • Fifer
    Fifer Posts: 59,413 Forumite
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    We bought a Humax when they came out three years ago and it has been faultless. I'd buy another tomorrow.
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  • jennyjelly
    jennyjelly Posts: 1,708 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Asda have one for £59 - can't remember off the top of my head what make it is, probably Pacific or Onn I expect.

    Anyone know if it's any good?
    Oh dear, here we go again.
  • We have a Thomson one which we've had for several years. You can record 2 programmes or watch one and record another.

    Never had any problems with it but is now only used as a backup when Sky satellite goes down as OH finally got his own way and ordered Sky+.

    Sorry to hijack the thread but does anyone know how to transfer a recording from a DVR to computer? OH was on TV last year and we recorded it on DVR but would like to transfer to computer HD.
  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    All I'll say is: you get what you pay for!
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