Humax Icord HD PVR

[2something]

I stumbled across this on the web:
http://www.my-receiver.com/receiver_detail_253.php

Is there any reason not to buy one ?

In my google based research there were some mumblings about UK freesat specifations that hadn't been set yet, must admit that doesn't mean much to me ...

I found some old threads of PVRs but nothing seemed to mention this.

[McBob]

google just showed me this post and as a PHer I figured I'd let you know how the Icord runs in the UK (experience so far)

Plus:
very easy to set up (remember to turn network search on when scanning for channels)
HD is better than standard picture, so if you can get it then have it - not many HD PVR arround
recording is good
multi channel recording - check you have up to date firmware
firmware is easy to update


Minus
a little noisy from hard disk (sorbathane feet - from hifi shop help)
most channels are scrambled (looking into cards to sort this) but notably ch4 and 5 channels are scrambled
the schedule / EPG isn't great - think this is because it cann't find the epg channel

overall though its a good box and once I have the relevant card installed I think it will be great. However I know that Humax are a major player in Freesat, so you may find that there are more 'out ofthe box' products on the way

All the best

[2something]

Thanks for the feedback !

[telecat]

Looks like the basic design is the same as the PVR-9200 which is a good basis to start with.