Manhattan T3-R or T4-R or an alternative?

WIAWSNB

Hi.

Looking for a TV recorder. Ease of use is important, and being able to scroll back to previous days to 'catch up', so Freeview Play or equivalent.

Two recordable channels tobesure tobesure.

On-demand services like iPlayer etc (via WiFo or Ethernet, doesn't matter) would be a nice addition, tho' we already have this on the TV.

So, Manhattan or an alternative? (Mil has the Manhattan T3-R and it looks a doddle to use.)

Thanks. 

Boohoo

WIAWSNB said:

Hi.

Looking for a TV recorder. Ease of use is important, and being able to scroll back to previous days to 'catch up', so Freeview Play or equivalent.

Two recordable channels tobesure tobesure.

On-demand services like iPlayer etc (via WiFo or Ethernet, doesn't matter) would be a nice addition, tho' we already have this on the TV.

So, Manhattan or an alternative? (Mil has the Manhattan T3-R and it looks a doddle to use.)

Thanks. 

Have you not contacted your Legal Protection on you insurance for advice? ☺️ ☺️ 

Freely maybe an option as there is meant to be a PUK/plug in device so no need for a TV with Freely. Meant to be out before Xmas.

Freely doesn't record but has all the (I think) catch up apps in one place so I think you input your log in details once and then it remembers it so you don't have to keep inputting them.

Have a look here for info on the recorder you mentioned and the website has some good information also.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/freeview-manhattan-t4-t4r-vs-t3-t3r/

WIAWSNB

Boohoo said:

WIAWSNB said:

Hi.

Looking for a TV recorder. Ease of use is important, and being able to scroll back to previous days to 'catch up', so Freeview Play or equivalent.

Two recordable channels tobesure tobesure.

On-demand services like iPlayer etc (via WiFo or Ethernet, doesn't matter) would be a nice addition, tho' we already have this on the TV.

So, Manhattan or an alternative? (Mil has the Manhattan T3-R and it looks a doddle to use.)

Thanks. 

Have you not contacted your Legal Protection on you insurance for advice? ☺️ ☺️ 

Freely maybe an option as there is meant to be a PUK/plug in device so no need for a TV with Freely. Meant to be out before Xmas.

Freely doesn't record but has all the (I think) catch up apps in one place so I think you input your log in details once and then it remembers it so you don't have to keep inputting them.

Have a look here for info on the recorder you mentioned and the website has some good information also.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/freeview-manhattan-t4-t4r-vs-t3-t3r/

Tee-hee :-)
Thanks, that was useful info. The Manhattan seems to be as good as it gets, so the ideal candidate. The T4 is faster, and has a slightly better menu layout and appearance - that's about it.
I'll quickly check out the main competitors before deciding.
Thank you.

Boohoo

There were some boxes on cex last week and come with a warranty so should be ok .

I have an old Enigma 2 sat/Freeview combo box which I have had for a few years and does what I want and is in my ma cave.

WIAWSNB

Thoughts on Humax Aura, please?
It has Freeview Play, phone App, good sound. 
(Not bothered about Netflix - I can get that on the TV if ever needed).
Thanks.

Boohoo

WIAWSNB said:

Thoughts on Humax Aura, please?
It has Freeview Play, phone App, good sound. 
(Not bothered about Netflix - I can get that on the TV if ever needed).
Thanks.

There is a MSE thread here with some advice.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6640109/thoughts-on-humax-aura-pvr