Recorders

shirley222 · 05-03-2011, 16:31

I have rcently bought a new TV that has the digi thing in it. (As you can guess not up with modern tech stuff!)
Now I want to get a new recorder as at the mo' am using the digi recorder from my bedroom Tv - which needs the digi extra. - Hope you are following me!!...

Trouble is that the actual working of the recording device is not available to view before buying.
The one I had was a Panasonic and had a really clear EPG and the recording and deleting system was soo easy and clear.
This one, which I want to put back in the bedroom anyway, is a Sharps and is the pits in the usage field! Can't wait to replace it.

Where can I go to see before buying? Any suggestions please?

emptybox · 05-03-2011, 18:15

If you google the name of the box, and add "review", then a lot of reviews show you what the EPG looks like and ease of use etc.

If you are just wanting a Freeview+ PVR, with dual tuner, series record and pause and rewind live TV, then there are a host of fairly cheap reliable ones out there.

If you are after an HD PVR, then you have to choose more carefully IMO.

chrisjr · 05-03-2011, 18:24

Many of the "decent" makes have the manuals available online. Which could give you a feel for how it works.

gomezz · 05-03-2011, 18:36

Stores like John Lewis will let you fiddle with their display models.

05-03-2011, 16:31	#1
shirley222 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Norfolk uk Posts: 147	Recorders I have rcently bought a new TV that has the digi thing in it. (As you can guess not up with modern tech stuff!) Now I want to get a new recorder as at the mo' am using the digi recorder from my bedroom Tv - which needs the digi extra. - Hope you are following me!!... Trouble is that the actual working of the recording device is not available to view before buying. The one I had was a Panasonic and had a really clear EPG and the recording and deleting system was soo easy and clear. This one, which I want to put back in the bedroom anyway, is a Sharps and is the pits in the usage field! Can't wait to replace it. Where can I go to see before buying? Any suggestions please?

05-03-2011, 18:15	#2
emptybox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,995	If you google the name of the box, and add "review", then a lot of reviews show you what the EPG looks like and ease of use etc. If you are just wanting a Freeview+ PVR, with dual tuner, series record and pause and rewind live TV, then there are a host of fairly cheap reliable ones out there. If you are after an HD PVR, then you have to choose more carefully IMO.

05-03-2011, 18:24	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Many of the "decent" makes have the manuals available online. Which could give you a feel for how it works.

05-03-2011, 18:36	#4
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Stores like John Lewis will let you fiddle with their display models.

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