Problems with HD Digital TV Recorder

[Deleted User]

Just buy a Freeview recorder. You have access to all the "Catch Up" services already through your SMART TV and (probably) the Blu-Ray player also.

almillar

I repeat my advice for you Susan1942 - ANY 'Youview' branded box will do you nicely. There's a TalkTalk one, that I think they give out with TV subscriptions, but I've heard it's a bit slow anyway.
They will all record 2 things at a time, and you can also watch something on demand or off the drive, or watch one, record one. This is because they (and many other PVRs (Personal Video Recorders)) are twin tuner, which your friend may have mentioned.
You got Smart stuff included in your Samsung TV, and the Youview box also has Smart things built in, in particular the on demand stuff is integrated into the TV guide - instead of going forward in time to select something to record, you can just go backwards in it to find something you missed, and select it to watch on demand.

Susan1942

Thanks for that useful information I like to be able to stop a programme and run it back if necessary and also run the adverts forward So basically you are saying with my TV I don't need to spend a fortune I see Humax and Pansonic advertised so will choose something that will do the job I need and I know I don't make as much use of the Smart TV as I could do Think I forget it but I am very happy to have a 46 " in my living room and my Sony 32" resides in the bedroom
Again thank you for very direct advice Sue

Susan1942

I have been looking at Humax ? and Panasonic around £150 - £200 reading a few reviews and will make a decision over the weekend For now I can decide Thanks again
Sue

almillar

Refurbished Humax YouView boxes from £130 - they all have the features I described to you, including 'Live Pause' that you just described. I never advised any Panasonic boxes...
http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/Direct/ProdCat/youview?ck=factory

Susan1942

Thanks for that have had a look I saw a HUMAX on Amazon same no as the one shown on your link but without the G at the end so obviously a different model £99 or Argos have the HUMAX DTR T1010 `AT £179 I have been so busy over the weekend and am only getting back this soon The one you recommend is £125 so good price Thanks again Its late now so will leave it until tomorrow or rather today

Sue

teddysmum

Susan1942 wrote: »

Thanks for that have had a look I saw a HUMAX on Amazon same no as the one shown on your link but without the G at the end so obviously a different model £99 or Argos have the HUMAX DTR T1010 `AT £179 I have been so busy over the weekend and am only getting back this soon The one you recommend is £125 so good price Thanks again Its late now so will leave it until tomorrow or rather today

Sue

Also, have a look at Richer Sounds, as if you sign up for their emailed newsletter, you can have an extra £10 off the price. This even applies if you buy and ex-display model, as I did with my speakers.

Susan1942

I bought my Humax today from Richer Sounds I spoke to them on the phone this am and was impressed with the information they provided When I went back to order it this afternoon they had reduced the price by £5 so went ahead I did buy the extended guarantee based on my experience with the Goodmans When I received the email with confirmation there are vouchers attached one for a mug no purchase and the other for £10 off a future purchase Now I am just waiting on it arriving ! Thanks again Sue

teddysmum

Susan1942 wrote: »

I bought my Humax today from Richer Sounds I spoke to them on the phone this am and was impressed with the information they provided When I went back to order it this afternoon they had reduced the price by £5 so went ahead I did buy the extended guarantee based on my experience with the Goodmans When I received the email with confirmation there are vouchers attached one for a mug no purchase and the other for £10 off a future purchase Now I am just waiting on it arriving ! Thanks again Sue

Their staff are very helpful and willing to help with any post sale queries .

[Deleted User]

Susan1942 wrote: »

there are vouchers attached one for a mug

They gave you a mug? Or they took you for one?

Seriously, I think you've made a good purchase from an excellent retailer.