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Television with built in Freeview recorder?

jem16
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Is there such a thing as a television with a built in Freeview recorder?
If there is which models should I be looking at?
If there is which models should I be looking at?
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There are some which you can plug an external hard disk into and record onto that. They are more expensive models though.0
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Buy a "Humax Box"I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0
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As above.
TV manufacturers have little interest in supporting their products beyond the model year.
Much better to have a PVR from a respected manufacturer who will keep the software up to date with developments.
In other words buy a Humax.That gum you like is coming back in style.0 -
Why would you want one? Very difficult to fit two hard drives into a modern slimline TV chassis.
As above, Humax is the way to go.No free lunch, and no free laptop0 -
Such a thing does exist, well, they'll let you add USB memory, but it's not worth the hassle. A seperate set top box (a Freeview+HD recorder, or a Youview box) might sound like more hassle, but is, in fact, less!0
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Why would you want one? Very difficult to fit two hard drives into a modern slimline TV chassis.
I don't actually. The question was asked in relation to a friend of my Mum (in her 80s) who had been advised to buy a TV with built in recorder. Apparently has purchased a 46" Samsung TV from Tesco, which if it's the one I think it is, is in the region of £850! Seems to be a smart TV but as far as I'm aware she doesn't have BB.
From what I can gather she would then need to use a USB drive of some sort?As above, Humax is the way to go.
That's what I said, especially as I believe her current TV is ok. My aunt has this after my recommendation and thinks it's marvellous and easy to work. She's 78.0 -
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Take that Smart TV back (she was kindof mis-sold it if she doesn't have internet!), buy a dumber 46/47 inch TV and buy a YouView box with the change.0
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Shirley if you don't have an inter-web YouView is kind of pointless.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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