Smart TV vs YouView (PVR)

adandem

Hi, I'm not sure which to go for, a smart TV or a standard one and a Youview box?

Does smart tv pause/rewind etc? Also is the catch up the same as is available via laptop (sorry if that sounds daft) as some programmes only stay active for a limited time?

I know Youview can't access youtube which is disappointing, can it be converted to wireless?

Any advice gratefully accepted.

Many thanks

penrhyn

Buy a YouView box.
Smart TV manufacturers don't update their products.
Smart TVs don't have built in PVRs.
You can use homeplugs with a YouView box.

adandem

Can I ask what homeplugs are? Also can it be made wireless?
Thanks

custardy

adandem wrote: »

Can I ask what homeplugs are? Also can it be made wireless?
Thanks

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Features/Article.asp?TextID=1066

basically,internet via mains plug sockets

adandem

Thankyou, looks like I'm going to have to start keeping up with technology!!:o

penrhyn

No it cannot be made wireless.
Homeplug information HERE

Example here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353234222&sr=8-1

adandem

Thanks, okay our router is upstairs and TV downstairs.

Am I right in thinking i'd have a homeplug for the router and then one for the youview box?

penrhyn

YES you are.

adandem

Great, that's not too bad then, not wires all over the house!

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

scottishblondie

penrhyn wrote: »

Buy a YouView box.
Smart TV manufacturers don't update their products.
Smart TVs don't have built in PVRs.
You can use homeplugs with a YouView box.

My Sony smart TV has had several software updates in the year I've had it. It also has PVR functionality, although you do have to plug in a USB drive to record onto.

penrhyn

Hopefully an exception, however in my experience as son as a TV manufacturer brings out their new range the updates dry up. Certainly applies to Samsung.