TV recorder setup for elderly person. Youview?

PHK

greenery said:

GDB2222 said:

People keep talking about HD recording and 4K, but we just do SD. I agree Although our TV is capable of HD, it is quite a small screen, and for most purposes SD is absolutely fine. 

Could I ask what size screen mum has, and what sort of programmes she watches? 

One thing I would like in my next recorder is automatic skipping over the adverts on commercial television. Would mum appreciate that? Do any of the recorders mentioned do that? 

I agree that HD i is not a requirement. She has a fairly small TV and watches BBC, ITV CH4 mostly

Just be aware that relatively soon, the SD versions will be transmitted in the same way that HD are. So a HD recorder will be needed (although it's hard to find a non-hd recorder).

outtatune

greenery said:

bob_a_builder said:

They've got Auras in stock @ 199
https://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/refurbished/humax-aura-4k-android-tv-recorder-1tb-refurbished.html

Manual
https://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/amfile/file/download/file_id/4/product_id/1111/

Thanks. that may be worth consideration, but may be more memory than is needed

Hard disk space these days costs pretty much next to nothing so you really won't save big by holding out for a lower capacity.

greenery

Thank you everyone! I have gone with the Humax 5000T refurbished from the manufacturer. The only negative is the lack of ITV X app but for her I dont think this will be an issue.

anotherbob

In my opinion the Freeview Play Humax boxes have poor, over complicated user interfaces compared to the Manhattan, however I would seriously consider forgetting the catch-up option. The whole point of a PVR is to record what you want and watch it when you want, spend 75p a week on a TV Guide magazine. I would recommend a Manhattan T2-r. I've had mine since they were introduced. It's never failed to record and its user interface is far superior to the Humax.
You can find them on ebay refurbished or used for less than £150. It's important to get one which has its original remote control. They are particularly "elderly-friendly".

cerebus

anotherbob said:

In my opinion the Freeview Play Humax boxes have poor, over complicated user interfaces compared to the Manhattan, however I would seriously consider forgetting the catch-up option. The whole point of a PVR is to record what you want and watch it when you want, spend 75p a week on a TV Guide magazine. I would recommend a Manhattan T2-r. I've had mine since they were introduced. It's never failed to record and its user interface is far superior to the Humax.
You can find them on ebay refurbished or used for less than £150. It's important to get one which has its original remote control. They are particularly "elderly-friendly".

You do know that the post above yours tells you that the op has already made their decision and bought it?

greenery

Quick update. the  Humax 5000T was easy to set up (by me) and so far is easy to use

grumpycrab

greenery said:

I have an elderly relative who had simple freeview box which has broken. I need to replace it. 

As already suggested - keep things simple for your elderly relative - get a direct replacement if you can.

cerebus

grumpycrab said:

greenery said:

I have an elderly relative who had simple freeview box which has broken. I need to replace it. 

As already suggested - keep things simple for your elderly relative - get a direct replacement if you can.

Doesn't anybody read threads anymore?

TLDR; the OP has already bought a replacement and set it up 

anotherbob

cerebus said:

anotherbob said:

In my opinion the Freeview Play Humax boxes have poor, over complicated user interfaces compared to the Manhattan, however I would seriously consider forgetting the catch-up option. The whole point of a PVR is to record what you want and watch it when you want, spend 75p a week on a TV Guide magazine. I would recommend a Manhattan T2-r. I've had mine since they were introduced. It's never failed to record and its user interface is far superior to the Humax.
You can find them on ebay refurbished or used for less than £150. It's important to get one which has its original remote control. They are particularly "elderly-friendly".

You do know that the post above yours tells you that the op has already made their decision and bought it?

Surprisingly yes I did know that. I assume you know that many people read threads looking for advice/opinions without actually posting, and that therefore my remarks might have been helpful to someone other than the OP. It is also possible that, like me, the OP might decide to return his Humax for the reasons I mentioned and might therefore be interested in my recommendation. 
My apologies for failing to meet your exacting standards of Forum conduct.

cerebus

anotherbob said:

cerebus said:

anotherbob said:

In my opinion the Freeview Play Humax boxes have poor, over complicated user interfaces compared to the Manhattan, however I would seriously consider forgetting the catch-up option. The whole point of a PVR is to record what you want and watch it when you want, spend 75p a week on a TV Guide magazine. I would recommend a Manhattan T2-r. I've had mine since they were introduced. It's never failed to record and its user interface is far superior to the Humax.
You can find them on ebay refurbished or used for less than £150. It's important to get one which has its original remote control. They are particularly "elderly-friendly".

You do know that the post above yours tells you that the op has already made their decision and bought it?

Surprisingly yes I did know that. I assume you know that many people read threads looking for advice/opinions without actually posting, and that therefore my remarks might have been helpful to someone other than the OP. It is also possible that, like me, the OP might decide to return his Humax for the reasons I mentioned and might therefore be interested in my recommendation. 
My apologies for failing to meet your exacting standards of Forum conduct.

If you had read it you wouldn't have worded your response as you did......

Apology accepted however