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Recommendations for Freeview + Recorder please?

DanDrage
DanDrage Posts: 11 Forumite
in TV MoneySaving
Hi,


I need to replace my old freeview box and I wondered if anyone might be able to recommend a good Freeview + Recorder with a HDMI output? (My TV has two SCART sockets but one is broken and the other has the DVD in it so a HDMI connection would be useful).


Any comments appreciated. Thanks!

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  • almillar
    almillar Posts: 8,621 Forumite
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    Easy. Humax YouView is the best. You can go cheaper if you're not so worried about catch up (ie either not as easy an interface, or not having it at all). HD, dual recording, catchup service (plug it into your router!) integrated into the guide.
  • DanDrage
    DanDrage Posts: 11 Forumite
    Cheers for the reply :beer:


    I don't need catch up or any other internet features because I don't have broadband at home!


    I'm looking at Humax as I've been told that they are a decent manufacturer but I just want something to watch and record Freeview channels.


    (Was hoping to get something for around the £100 mark ... storage capacity dependent).
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Go to Humax Direct, have a look at manager specials.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    edited 10 December 2013 at 3:36PM
    Do you want HD or SD? If only SD, the older model Humax 9300 will do the job perfectly well, and within your budget. They only have the 9150 version in stock at present though
    as a Manager's Special.
    http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/prodCat.asp?cat=factory&type=stb
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,529 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Before Humax (of which we have two) we had two other brands which didn't last.
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