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Old 05-07-2016, 12:49
Prestonian_123
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I'm looking for a straightforward and reliable PVR and am not interested in internet connection. Have narrowed it down to 2 both of which available Graded with 12 month warranty for around £90:
Humax HDR-1800T 320GB ; OR

Panasonic DMR-HWT130EB Smart 500GB HDD Recorder PVR Twin Freeview+ HD Tuners

Grateful for any views, please.
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Old 05-07-2016, 13:19
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I was looking for a straightforward Freeview HD PVR today I would try to track down a Humax Fox T2 from the usual remaindered stock outlets. From what I read the newer Humax models are less well received.
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Old 06-07-2016, 00:17
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I had that choice two years ago when I felt that the trusty but slow 9200T needed replacing. Even then the T2 (plus custom S/W) was looking a bit old. The current Humax models did not inspire and I jumped ship to the DMR-HWT130EB.

The main downside is the poor EPG. There is no search and horizontal scrolling is 30 min or 24 hr at a time. On the plus side it has remote programming from phone or computer. Overall I don’t regret my decision.

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Old 06-07-2016, 01:59
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I decided to get a new PVR recently and looked at Humax first, but the reviews from users were quite poor.

So I got a Panasonic DMR-HWT150EB, which seems very good. It isn't quite as flexible as the old Smartbox HD PVRs which it replaces but I can live with that.

I also have a Samsung PVR - don't get one of those, they are terrible in every way.
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Old 26-12-2016, 14:46
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I bought the DMR-EX97EB a couple of months ago and I found it to produce excellent recordings.

The operation that I found difficult was the partial erase function. Editing out the adverts has always been on my "must do" list, especially when cramming in as much as possible when copying onto a DVD. The editing method differs from the Sony "A-B edit" and I have often hit a wrong button and have no choice but to repeat the operation under the "better luck next time" rules.

Having said that, I recently discovered that the machine usually inserts a chapter mark at the beginning and/or end of a commercial break during the recording. Very handy when you only need to press the "skip" buttons rather than search for the exact point.
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