Originally Posted by marcdavis:
“Carried out some more tests. Picture quality on Standard def and High definition wasn't impressive; it is noticably behind the Humax and Panasonic.
The machine does not get stuck after a power cut so it wll carry on scheduled recordings after power is restored. This is a problem which only affects the Foxsat-HDR. I don't know of any other PVRs from Humax or other manufacturers who have a design oversight like that.
I am now late for my hydro so must dash..”
Thanks for answering my power cut question and hope you enjoy your hydro.
I'd also be fascinated to know whether ITV HD scheduled recordings are knocked out by the regular (weekly?) channel reshuffles, as per the Humax. Presumably you would only find that out when the next reshuffle happens.
Still, the point of having a Freesat PVR (for me) would be the ability to set ITV HD recordings reliably for when I am away for days at a time - I already have Sky HD so can do all the other channels bar that one.
If the Goodmans box passes that test too, I think I'll get it even if the PQ is, as you say, a little below par.