ChrisParker1985
Novice Member
Hi everyone,
I'm looking at options for buying a new 48-50 inch 4K TV, and at the same time I am keen to escape from my Virgin Media contract as we are overpaying relative to the content we actually use. However, we really like the ability of our Virgin Tivo box to record live TV so that we can watch it back later. This enables us to always have TV shows available that we want to watch, whenever we want to watch them, and with the ability to skip through any ad breaks. We like how easy the Tivo box makes this in terms of:
- Series links
- Being able to record and watch multiple programs at the same time
Based on a bit of research it seems I have two options:
1. Buy a TV that has the option to record to a hard drive that I plug into it.
2. Buy a TV and a FreeView / YouView recorder.
In terms of minimising the cost and the number of bits of electronic kit / remotes I have to deal with option 1 is more attractive. However:
- I am wary that the interface for accessing recordings might not be as user friendly as that we are used to with our Tivo box - some YouTube videos showing how to record onto an HDD from a TV support this worry. But are there any TVs that incorporate a user friendly interface for recording TV shows onto a HDD?
- I am also wary that most TVs only have a single tuner so that we would only be able to play/watch one show at a time. Are there an exceptions to this?
If I have to go with option 2 am I correct in assuming that I wouldn't use the TVs built in interface / EPG as I would just get the screen to display the input from the FreeView Recorder? This is what we currently do with our Tivo box.
Finally, any specific model recommendations would be appreciated. So far this TV is at the top of my list: Panasonic TX-50CX680 review | TV reviews
All advice appreciated,
Chris
I'm looking at options for buying a new 48-50 inch 4K TV, and at the same time I am keen to escape from my Virgin Media contract as we are overpaying relative to the content we actually use. However, we really like the ability of our Virgin Tivo box to record live TV so that we can watch it back later. This enables us to always have TV shows available that we want to watch, whenever we want to watch them, and with the ability to skip through any ad breaks. We like how easy the Tivo box makes this in terms of:
- Series links
- Being able to record and watch multiple programs at the same time
Based on a bit of research it seems I have two options:
1. Buy a TV that has the option to record to a hard drive that I plug into it.
2. Buy a TV and a FreeView / YouView recorder.
In terms of minimising the cost and the number of bits of electronic kit / remotes I have to deal with option 1 is more attractive. However:
- I am wary that the interface for accessing recordings might not be as user friendly as that we are used to with our Tivo box - some YouTube videos showing how to record onto an HDD from a TV support this worry. But are there any TVs that incorporate a user friendly interface for recording TV shows onto a HDD?
- I am also wary that most TVs only have a single tuner so that we would only be able to play/watch one show at a time. Are there an exceptions to this?
If I have to go with option 2 am I correct in assuming that I wouldn't use the TVs built in interface / EPG as I would just get the screen to display the input from the FreeView Recorder? This is what we currently do with our Tivo box.
Finally, any specific model recommendations would be appreciated. So far this TV is at the top of my list: Panasonic TX-50CX680 review | TV reviews
All advice appreciated,
Chris