TV Recorder Box
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I have been a Humax lover for 2 decades and our current Youview box is still going after 11 years heavy use - I can tell it is about go pop any time now. They don't make em like they used to though and despite looking I can't find an obvious replacement. The Humax Aura has dodgy reviews.
We only need a set top box that records TV from the aerial, we use Netflix and Prime other apps so no other TV services needed. Currently we have an ethernet cable plugged into the box which is good for interactive searching, tile graphics on the interface and general connectivity. Wifi would also work but ours is too old to have that, only a wires connection.
What is the latest go to model?
We only need a set top box that records TV from the aerial, we use Netflix and Prime other apps so no other TV services needed. Currently we have an ethernet cable plugged into the box which is good for interactive searching, tile graphics on the interface and general connectivity. Wifi would also work but ours is too old to have that, only a wires connection.
What is the latest go to model?
I really like my Humax as well. Why do you think it is failing? I'm looking at putting a new HDD in mine as I think it could be on it's way out:
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Bluevanman said:
Mr Pointy said:
Compared to the Humax the UI on those boxes is very poor. You can't even create a proper custom channel list.
Why would you need to ?Can the Humax record 3 channels whilst watching a fourth ?
It can record two things whilst watching a third, and with the nunber of +1 and catch-up channels around, it's never caused me a problem.
I'm using a couple of BT Youview boxes as recorders, and generally they've been fine, probably the quickest of the various boxes I've used over the years. The most I paid was £5 for one, the rest have been free as people get rid presumably to just stream stuff. How many channels it will record at the same time seems to depend on the selection of channels and which mux they're on. The only issue I have, which apparently is a common one, is that the HDMI output has failed on one, which means I have to play back via another device using SCART because my TV is HDMI only. There's probably an adapter I can buy.
Doofus said:
I have an Aura and, TBH it's the best Humax I've had (I've had 4). Granted "The best Humax" is a pretty low bar, but I'm happy, and the app allowing me to watch stuff on other devices is good.
Genuinely, I am both surprised and glad to hear this - so - worth a punt? (Not read anything below yet but about to).Blimey. Right, ok.
Firstly we love Humax, had 2 boxes, over 2 decades. I just thought things had "changed" (bit like Bosch becoming s
t now, not what it used to be).
But I can't find a replacement. Manhatten has been mentioned - I have looked on Youtube and don't really gel with what I have seen. The Aura has been about a few years and I have seen some odd reviews. But if Humax are still alive and kicking, and we have good feedback here, then I am game.
We never have an issue with the 2 recordings at the same time limit, plus watching a third channel. Rare that we have to debunk one, but it has happened. But if it works and lets you know, fine.
I researched this ages ago and apparently the fault that will/can happen is with the multi channel connections internally, i.e. over use. We are having a once every 3 months freeze and reboot, so I know it's on the way out.
Firstly we love Humax, had 2 boxes, over 2 decades. I just thought things had "changed" (bit like Bosch becoming s
t now, not what it used to be).But I can't find a replacement. Manhatten has been mentioned - I have looked on Youtube and don't really gel with what I have seen. The Aura has been about a few years and I have seen some odd reviews. But if Humax are still alive and kicking, and we have good feedback here, then I am game.
We never have an issue with the 2 recordings at the same time limit, plus watching a third channel. Rare that we have to debunk one, but it has happened. But if it works and lets you know, fine.
I researched this ages ago and apparently the fault that will/can happen is with the multi channel connections internally, i.e. over use. We are having a once every 3 months freeze and reboot, so I know it's on the way out.
Manhatten was the best that I could find. Nice UI, handles the on demand players well. British made as well.
We moved and have a sat dish so now have a freesat DVR instead - SO many more HD channels, and SD channels are way less compressed. Worth considering if you can be arsed to put a dish up. The compression on Freeview is simply apalling.
We moved and have a sat dish so now have a freesat DVR instead - SO many more HD channels, and SD channels are way less compressed. Worth considering if you can be arsed to put a dish up. The compression on Freeview is simply apalling.
Bluevanman said:
Mr Pointy said:
Compared to the Humax the UI on those boxes is very poor. You can't even create a proper custom channel list.
Why would you need to?Bluevanman said:
The Humax is a lot more expensive than the BT/EE one as well, I paid £80 for mine bnib.
No, you bought a second-hand box with no warranty: you can't equate that cost to that of a brand new Humax Edited by Mr Pointy on Sunday 19th April 16:08
Ubiquitous2024 said:
Doofus said:
I have an Aura and, TBH it's the best Humax I've had (I've had 4). Granted "The best Humax" is a pretty low bar, but I'm happy, and the app allowing me to watch stuff on other devices is good.
Genuinely, I am both surprised and glad to hear this - so - worth a punt? (Not read anything below yet but about to).https://www.avforums.com/forums/tv-boxes-players-a...
It seems both the Aura & the Manhatten can have issues.
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