Aldi - Technosonic PVR £99.99 - Freeview

vdub_2

andybiochem wrote:

but also a bit strangely, the software version number reads v2.04????

My version still shows V.1.1(UK)00 anyone else have V2.04

-gonzo-

vdub wrote:

My version still shows V.1.1(UK)00 anyone else have V2.04

Oh my god.. go back and read what was written again very slowly and see how stupid you feel..

ringer

Will I need the receipt to return or swap the box.

creddish

andybiochem wrote:

Did the update on mine on the 30th, has fixed most of the problems, but also a bit strangely, the software version number reads v2.04????

Also I've noticed that I can fast-forward live TV!?!?! So far I've watched back to back episodes of eastenders, and am up to mid-march '06. Phil and Sharon DO get it on by the way, oh and Sonia kisses Pauline in the Vic.

I also know what saturdays lotto draw will be, but that'd be telling.

lol.

I CAN predict, however, that you'll probably all follow my lead in returning the !!!!!! and getting a digifusion 200 for £60 more - r-e-l-i-a-b-l-e, and you can record two simultaneous channels and watch a recording at the same time...like a real PVR does.

happy new year!

When you went forward in time did you discover if/when Fusion updated the software to get rid of the aspect ratio bug and the other library loss/compression issues. OH and when did they introduce convenient advert skipping features like the Technosonic has and did they ever get rid of that horrible blotchy background on the OSD's?

Colin

creddish

-gonzo- wrote:

If you go to Humax web site and register with them there is an update for the 9200 which can be downloaded.
Im gonna get one of these after reading these specs on the humax site.
Personal Video Recorder

* Up to 100 Hours Recording (160GB hard disc)
* Momentous pause and play live TV (Time Shift Recording)
* Fast Forward/Rewind in various speeds and Slow Motion
* Instant Replay and Skip during A/V watching
* One touch record scheduling in EPG information
* Digital Radio Recording / Variable Instant Recording


- Digital Terrestrial Set-Top Box

* MPEG-2 Digital & Fully DVB-T Compliant.
* Common Interface for Pay TV (MHEG6 support)
* Digital Teletext (MHEG5 support) *UK only
* RF modulator/Twin scarts(Scart cable included)
* Dolby digital 5.1 optical output
* Two year manufactufacturer guarantee
* Up to 200 Channels storage
* 5 Favourite groups
* Subtitle supports EBU & DVB subtitle
* Teletext supports by VBI insertion
* Dolby Digital Audio Output
* Automatic Software Update
* Various Games


- Plug & Play

* Simple installation, just Plug and Play.
* No need for additional tuner loop through. HUMAX special tuner has just 1signal input.


- Twin Tuner

* Recording two channels whilest watching a live TV or play-back
* Viewing a third channel is limited to the Multiplexes you are currently recording.
For more information, contact our Helpline 0870 2478800 in UK.
* Picture in picture to see 2 programmes on 1 screen


- USB 2.0

* USB 2.0 connectivity for PC
* MPEG A/V file transfer between Duovisio and a PC
* Digital photo album and slide show
* MP3 player
* Free CD of PC application 'Media e-linker'

Indeed the Humax 9200 has a great spec. If it did all it claims reliably then I would agree that it would be a good choice. Unfortunately it is not yet able to do that. The update did not make any significant difference to the main relaibility issues.

Colin

-gonzo-

creddish wrote:

Indeed the Humax 9200 has a great spec. If it did all it claims reliably then I would agree that it would be a good choice. Unfortunately it is not yet able to do that. The update did not make any significant difference to the main relaibility issues.

Colin

Well I think ill wait for the time being and its back to standard freeview for me..
I went to get my refund today and Aldi was closed..Guess they dont work on bank holidays...

comicmankev

Can this 9200 be used with Sky? I have no need for freeview but this still looks a pretty good price for a 160GB with TTs?

Lorian

comicmankev wrote:

Can this 9200 be used with Sky? I have no need for freeview but this still looks a pretty good price for a 160GB with TTs?

It won't record from SKY, just from the built in Freeview tuners.

rowantoad

creddish wrote:

Indeed the Humax 9200 has a great spec. If it did all it claims reliably then I would agree that it would be a good choice. Unfortunately it is not yet able to do that. The update did not make any significant difference to the main relaibility issues.

Colin

I've had mine 2 weeks or so now and seems pretty solid. Its has locked twice in that time, not bad, having used a nokia, sagem and durabrand freeview box this seems more stable and is doing a lot more.

I have 2 recordings with a symbol beside them that there was a problem of some sort, I don't know what that is yet.

I've filled the disk 90+ percent in that time. Warns you. Scheduled programs reserve space.

It might fail but then it says it has a two year swap out warranty. Hopefully it will remain reliable.

If you've used computers for any length of time you'll know hard disks do fail so i'm keeping it away from other sources of heat. It has a fan in it and the whole box is silent from what I can tell.

The disadvantages with it are

- only 20 items can be scheduled at once
- you can't start watching a recording until it's finished. This probably adds to the stability. But you can pause the current channel and it buffers the last 120minutes of a watched channel so you can rewind if you miss something. If you change channel lose the buffer.
- the tv guide and find by genre functions are useful but limited, probably due not to being able to clearly display a mass on info on a tv screen, i like a paper tv guide still. the find only returns the first 100.
- The remote is massive, I can almost change the channels on the box just using it as a stick, it looks like a prototype. That said the button response has a really nice solid feel to it.

Subtitles are saved automatically and can be brought up on recordings.

It came with the latest software on it.

A 3 year old can access his programs on it, pause live tv and restart.

Can't think of anything else to say at the minute does the job nicely. Expensive look to it, it's not cheap, but its worth its money.

(Can't be used with sky, its a freeview only pvr)

-gonzo-

rowantoad wrote:

I've had mine 2 weeks or so now and seems pretty solid. Its has locked twice in that time, not bad, having used a nokia, sagem and durabrand freeview box this seems more stable and is doing a lot more.

I have 2 recordings with a symbol beside them that there was a problem of some sort, I don't know what that is yet.

I've filled the disk 90+ percent in that time. Warns you. Scheduled programs reserve space.

It might fail but then it says it has a two year swap out warranty. Hopefully it will remain reliable.

If you've used computers for any length of time you'll know hard disks do fail so i'm keeping it away from other sources of heat. It has a fan in it and the whole box is silent from what I can tell.

The disadvantages with it are

- only 20 items can be scheduled at once
- you can't start watching a recording until it's finished. This probably adds to the stability. But you can pause the current channel and it buffers the last 120minutes of a watched channel so you can rewind if you miss something. If you change channel lose the buffer.
- the tv guide and find by genre functions are useful but limited, probably due not to being able to clearly display a mass on info on a tv screen, i like a paper tv guide still. the find only returns the first 100.
- The remote is massive, I can almost change the channels on the box just using it as a stick, it looks like a prototype. That said the button response has a really nice solid feel to it.

Subtitles are saved automatically and can be brought up on recordings.

It came with the latest software on it.

A 3 year old can access his programs on it, pause live tv and restart.

Can't think of anything else to say at the minute does the job nicely. Expensive look to it, it's not cheap, but its worth its money.

(Can't be used with sky, its a freeview only pvr)

Thank you, its nice to get the pros and cons from someone who actually has the machine... From what ive read about this machine so far the pros seem to out-weigh the cons.
If anyone else has this machine your thoughts would be much appreciated..