TV with built-in Freeview +.

Bingethink · 17-04-2011, 13:11

Looking for a TV for a relative who wants an easy recording solution post-switchover. Are there any models with built-in Freeview+ - i.e. not a separate box?? Ta.

captainkremmen · 17-04-2011, 13:26

In short, no.

There are some budget models from places like Tesco that allow you to record to a USB stick, or even hard drive. But they are single tuner, so you cannot record one channel and watch another etc. Whether one of these is OK depends on the screen size and other things your relative wants.

Bandspread199 · 17-04-2011, 17:07

In short YES! LG do one...see their website.

pinkteddyx64 · 17-04-2011, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandspread199

In short YES! LG do one...see their website.

I read somewhere that JVC did TVs with integrated PVRs at one point, but not sure if they still do....

grahamlthompson · 17-04-2011, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandspread199

In short YES! LG do one...see their website.

How about a model number. I can't find a single Freeview+ model in there catalogue. Plenty of Freeview-HD models but none plus compatible.

bobcar · 17-04-2011, 18:46

I know you said not a separate box but If it's set up properly then a separate box is just as easy. Use SCART with SCART control on and the TV will always go to the separate box on startup. Just use that with a universal remote control and there's no real advantage to having the HDD in the TV.

Bingethink · 17-04-2011, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcar

I know you said not a separate box but If it's set up properly then a separate box is just as easy. Use SCART with SCART control on and the TV will always go to the separate box on startup. Just use that with a universal remote control and there's no real advantage to having the HDD in the TV.

You'd think so, wouldn't you, but the relative in question (mother-in-law) will no doubt go dusting or moving stuff or fiddling or otherwise interfering with two boxes!

I bought a separate Freeview + box for my own parents, and they never know what they are watching, getting them confused, wondering why the telly hasn't recorded stuff etc etc

If anyone has a link to any current built-in models, I'd be very greatful.

mooghead · 17-04-2011, 20:31

Huge gap in the market to be exploited there....

captainkremmen · 17-04-2011, 23:07

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/18830912/23-LCD-TV-DVD-Combi-Full-HD-1080P-Freeview-USB-Record/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518|cat:18830912|prd:18830912

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop...te_ID=googlesp

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Panaso...D-TV_TV_review

I stand erected, it seems a couple of the big manufacturers do them as shown by the Panasonic above. It's not cheap though, most of the others seem to be smaller, no name models.

Toshiba have also recently launched a couple in Japen than can record to a USB connected HDD, we may see them in the UK at some time.

Only LG one I have read about that does it is an Australian model, anyone got a link to the UK model(s) ?.

grahamlthompson · 18-04-2011, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainkremmen

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/18830912/23-LCD-TV-DVD-Combi-Full-HD-1080P-Freeview-USB-Record/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518|cat:18830912|prd:18830912

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop...te_ID=googlesp

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Panaso...D-TV_TV_review

I stand erected, it seems a couple of the big manufacturers do them as shown by the Panasonic above. It's not cheap though, most of the others seem to be smaller, no name models.

Toshiba have also recently launched a couple in Japen than can record to a USB connected HDD, we may see them in the UK at some time.

Only LG one I have read about that does it is an Australian model, anyone got a link to the UK model(s) ?.

TV's with recording to USB are not that uncommon. AFAIK none of them are Freeview+ recorders, they don't feature series and accurate recording and don't have twin freeview-HD tuners

Bingethink · 18-04-2011, 12:20

Thanks to all. Think she might end up with separate box after all.

Nigel Goodwin · 18-04-2011, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bingethink

Thanks to all. Think she might end up with separate box after all.

It's the best idea - you don't want "all your eggs in one basket".

call100 · 18-04-2011, 19:43

If they get confused over what they are watching, the TV or the PVR you can detune the TV so the only TV signal is through the PVR (Best with a twin tuner). That way there is nothing to confuse them and they only have to use the PVR and it's remote....

noise747 · 19-04-2011, 09:52

A few years back, Humax made a couple of T.V's witha PVr in them, it was not Freeview plus as Freeview plus did not exist then.

i know someone who had one and it was unreliable the hard drive kept going wrong. a friend of theirs who used to fix T.v's had a look and came to the conclusion that the hard drive was in the wrong place and got over heated

Best to have a separate recorder, but I can see the point in having it all in one.

17-04-2011, 13:11	#1
Bingethink Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,092	TV with built-in Freeview +. Looking for a TV for a relative who wants an easy recording solution post-switchover. Are there any models with built-in Freeview+ - i.e. not a separate box?? Ta.

17-04-2011, 13:26	#2
captainkremmen Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DAVEVILLE, Daveshire DA1 1VE Posts: 33,621	In short, no. There are some budget models from places like Tesco that allow you to record to a USB stick, or even hard drive. But they are single tuner, so you cannot record one channel and watch another etc. Whether one of these is OK depends on the screen size and other things your relative wants.

17-04-2011, 17:07	#3
Bandspread199 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scotland east Posts: 2,845	In short YES! LG do one...see their website.

17-04-2011, 17:21	#4
pinkteddyx64 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 2,391	Quote: Originally Posted by Bandspread199 In short YES! LG do one...see their website. I read somewhere that JVC did TVs with integrated PVRs at one point, but not sure if they still do....

17-04-2011, 17:50	#5
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Bandspread199 In short YES! LG do one...see their website. How about a model number. I can't find a single Freeview+ model in there catalogue. Plenty of Freeview-HD models but none plus compatible.

17-04-2011, 18:46	#6
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	I know you said not a separate box but If it's set up properly then a separate box is just as easy. Use SCART with SCART control on and the TV will always go to the separate box on startup. Just use that with a universal remote control and there's no real advantage to having the HDD in the TV.

17-04-2011, 19:23	#7
Bingethink Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,092	Quote: Originally Posted by bobcar I know you said not a separate box but If it's set up properly then a separate box is just as easy. Use SCART with SCART control on and the TV will always go to the separate box on startup. Just use that with a universal remote control and there's no real advantage to having the HDD in the TV. You'd think so, wouldn't you, but the relative in question (mother-in-law) will no doubt go dusting or moving stuff or fiddling or otherwise interfering with two boxes! I bought a separate Freeview + box for my own parents, and they never know what they are watching, getting them confused, wondering why the telly hasn't recorded stuff etc etc If anyone has a link to any current built-in models, I'd be very greatful.

17-04-2011, 20:31	#8
mooghead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572	Huge gap in the market to be exploited there....

17-04-2011, 23:07	#9
captainkremmen Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DAVEVILLE, Daveshire DA1 1VE Posts: 33,621	http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/18830912/23-LCD-TV-DVD-Combi-Full-HD-1080P-Freeview-USB-Record/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518\|cat:18830912\|prd:18830912 http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop...te_ID=googlesp http://www.trustedreviews.com/Panaso...D-TV_TV_review I stand erected, it seems a couple of the big manufacturers do them as shown by the Panasonic above. It's not cheap though, most of the others seem to be smaller, no name models. Toshiba have also recently launched a couple in Japen than can record to a USB connected HDD, we may see them in the UK at some time. Only LG one I have read about that does it is an Australian model, anyone got a link to the UK model(s) ?.

18-04-2011, 10:43	#10
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by captainkremmen http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/18830912/23-LCD-TV-DVD-Combi-Full-HD-1080P-Freeview-USB-Record/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518\|cat:18830912\|prd:18830912 http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop...te_ID=googlesp http://www.trustedreviews.com/Panaso...D-TV_TV_review I stand erected, it seems a couple of the big manufacturers do them as shown by the Panasonic above. It's not cheap though, most of the others seem to be smaller, no name models. Toshiba have also recently launched a couple in Japen than can record to a USB connected HDD, we may see them in the UK at some time. Only LG one I have read about that does it is an Australian model, anyone got a link to the UK model(s) ?. TV's with recording to USB are not that uncommon. AFAIK none of them are Freeview+ recorders, they don't feature series and accurate recording and don't have twin freeview-HD tuners

18-04-2011, 12:20	#11
Bingethink Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,092	Thanks to all. Think she might end up with separate box after all.

18-04-2011, 13:17	#12
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Bingethink Thanks to all. Think she might end up with separate box after all. It's the best idea - you don't want "all your eggs in one basket".

18-04-2011, 19:43	#13
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	If they get confused over what they are watching, the TV or the PVR you can detune the TV so the only TV signal is through the PVR (Best with a twin tuner). That way there is nothing to confuse them and they only have to use the PVR and it's remote....

19-04-2011, 09:52	#14
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	A few years back, Humax made a couple of T.V's witha PVr in them, it was not Freeview plus as Freeview plus did not exist then. i know someone who had one and it was unreliable the hard drive kept going wrong. a friend of theirs who used to fix T.v's had a look and came to the conclusion that the hard drive was in the wrong place and got over heated Best to have a separate recorder, but I can see the point in having it all in one.

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