Humax 9200/9300 differences?

domtheone · 02-12-2008, 2:29 PM

Anyone know a site where I can compare the differences between these models.

I'm (finally after many months of intending to do it) passing on my trusted Humax 8000T to my old man (to introduce him to the wonderfull world of PVR's) and am undecided whether to go for a Humax 9200TB (160/320G) (from Humax Direct/factory refurb) or get a newer 9300 (or 9150).

Apart from the cosmetic differences, i'm struggling to find a site where I can compare the important things (features/performance).

Price is not much of an issue (it's going to cost £100-£170). Just a question of what the newer models add and if any of the new stuff is relevant to me.

I understand the 9300 has HDMI but if this causes issues with tv aspect ratios/switching, i'd rather settle with scart (RGB).

Cheers

Alan CD · 02-12-2008, 3:12 PM

Hi

On the 9300 they have disabled the USB port but provided HDMI (as you've mentioned). It's also slimmer in size.

Er... can't think of anything else!

Alan

hippojay · 02-12-2008, 4:09 PM

Something like this:

Compare Recording features - Freeview PVR DVR

Alan CD · 02-12-2008, 4:15 PM

Hi hippojay

Good site - thanks!

domtheone · 02-12-2008, 4:28 PM

Thanks Hippo

Loos like no difference between the 9200/9300 apart from the cosmetic differences and the USB/HDMI.

Grade A 9200TBX with 160GB HD for £100 looks fave at the moment

9150/9300 does look a lot better in the flesh though

and appears to be quite a lot thinner which may be of benefit. I'll have to see how much height I have available.

Supatramp · 02-12-2008, 4:44 PM

Where's the 9200 available for £100?

creddish · 02-12-2008, 4:57 PM

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Originally Posted by domtheone

Loos like no difference between the 9200/9300 apart from the cosmetic differences and the USB/HDMI.

The 9150/9300's don't have the RF Modulator that the 9200 does have.

Colin

domtheone · 02-12-2008, 5:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Supatramp

Where's the 9200 available for £100?

Grade A Refurbs at Humax Direct.

domtheone · 02-12-2008, 5:16 PM

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Originally Posted by creddish

The 9150/9300's don't have the RF Modulator that the 9200 does have.

Colin

Forgive me from being thick

(work at the moment so muli tasking) but the downside of this is?

captainsossige · 03-12-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by domtheone

Forgive me from being thick

(work at the moment so muli tasking) but the downside of this is?

If you have an older TV without SCART, then you need an RF modulator.

creddish · 05-12-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by captainsossige

If you have an older TV without SCART, then you need an RF modulator.

An RF Modulated output is also very useful for feeding an output signal to other rooms in the house using normal aerial co-ax. A disadvantage is that audio will be in mono rather than stereo.

Colin

Alan CD · 05-12-2008, 5:47 AM

Hi

From what you guys are saying the 9300 is a step down from the 9200 not a replacement!

It seems to me the 9300 only offers HDMI, and to get that bits have been stripped away like USB and RF output.

Alan

grahamlthompson · 05-12-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan CD

Hi

From what you guys are saying the 9300 is a step down from the 9200 not a replacement!

It seems to me the 9300 only offers HDMI, and to get that bits have been stripped away like USB and RF output.

Alan

True but the 9300 does have a more powerfull cpu so should be more future proof. The 9200 struggles a bit with Freeview plus for instance the remote control can be very unresponsive probably due to the processor working it's nuts off. Don't get me wrong I would not upgrade my 9200 to the 9300 simply because of the lack of usb archiving.

roadcred · 19-12-2008, 11:05 PM

There are big differences in performance in my view. The 9300 has a superior picture - an upscaler perhaps? It looks better, the HDMI connection is superb. Irritating that tyhe USB is just for show. Sold my 9200T on Amazon Marketplace for £115 and bought this for £165 at CCL. For the £50 I have a 2 years newer, better looking machine with a 320Gb HD! Fantastic! And it uses less juice.

*Mike Austin* · 21-12-2008, 2:28 PM

I have a 9200T and I have just bought someone a 9300T as a Christmas present. As it was Which? recommended like its predecessor, I thought it would be a natural upgrade on the 9300T. But I am very disappointed that the USB port is missing. Is there anyway to get the recordings off it without taking the box apart?

AirCooledHeaven · 22-12-2008, 9:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan CD

Hi

From what you guys are saying the 9300 is a step down from the 9200 not a replacement!

It seems to me the 9300 only offers HDMI, and to get that bits have been stripped away like USB and RF output.

Alan

Sorry to be thick but what is the USB port on the 9200 for? As the 9300 has HDMI does this mean it has upscaling?

Alan CD · 22-12-2008, 10:09 AM

The USB port can be used for many things and is very useful as others who own a 9200 can tell you. I don't use USB except for firmware updates (not happy with OTA updates).

The 9300 has HDMI upscale to max of 720p, but at least it's HDMI.

Alan

llywmog · 23-12-2008, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AirCooledHeaven

Sorry to be thick but what is the USB port on the 9200 for? As the 9300 has HDMI does this mean it has upscaling?

i use it to transfer recordings onto a laptop.

nicch · 31-12-2008, 8:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Supatramp

Where's the 9200 available for £100?

Leeds PC WOrld had 3 9200's for 89.97 each on their clearance section. Sure others will as the ".97" price is clearance options. Its no longer on their website though.