humax freeview hdr or youview, for elderly relative
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I'm considering buying a new pvr for an elderly relative. Has anyone used the youview system?
how does it compare to the portal say on the humax freeview+ pvr portal?
which is easier to use do you think? does the youview part add complexity for little gain - they mostly use iplayer.
ta,
Stu
how does it compare to the portal say on the humax freeview+ pvr portal?
which is easier to use do you think? does the youview part add complexity for little gain - they mostly use iplayer.
ta,
Stu
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The HDR is a great PVR and has better functionality over a YouView box. YV is 'locked down' compared to the HDR. With the HDR you can install custom firmware which further enhances it as a PVR. You can even set programmes to record via the Internet if you so wish.
Also note that with the custom firmware, you can also install an 'enhanced portal' which does improve things somewhat.
If you are interested, take a look over at: http://hummy.tv/forum/
The HDR portal is very slow.
A few issues cause the power-user headaches but I don't think it would affect your relative.
There is an IOS/android app where you can remotely set timers so if they forget how to do it, you could do it for them!
See http://wiki.hummy.tv/wiki/Custom_Firmware_Overview