mikej
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I'd like to replace my trusty old Topfield 5800 SD PVR with an HDMI-equipped, twin-tuner Freeview HD PVR and the Humax HDR-FOX T2 looks like it might fit the bill, but I'm wary that it's coming up for 2 years old now so I'd be interested in users' opinions.
Is it still a relevant piece of kit, with respect to spec and features, two years down the line ?
Does anyone know if it's likely to be replaced any time soon ?
I'll be connecting it to a Panasonic GT30 plasma and have also been looking at the Panasonic PVRs but the relatively small capacities, high prices, limited functionality (I've been spoiled with the Topfield in this respect) and poor EPG put me off.
New Panasonic PVR models are due out soon but (apart from the poor EPG, which I believe has been tweaked) I don't think the other issues will be addressed. Turning off both sound and picture totally when viewing the EPG on my Panny plasma is a real annoyance to me, so I don't want my PVR to do the same !
The 1TB FOX T2 appears to be £290 from both John Lewis and Richer Sounds at the moment (2 year guarantee from JL)
Can anyone offer any advice or opinions ? Cheers
Is it still a relevant piece of kit, with respect to spec and features, two years down the line ?
Does anyone know if it's likely to be replaced any time soon ?
I'll be connecting it to a Panasonic GT30 plasma and have also been looking at the Panasonic PVRs but the relatively small capacities, high prices, limited functionality (I've been spoiled with the Topfield in this respect) and poor EPG put me off.
New Panasonic PVR models are due out soon but (apart from the poor EPG, which I believe has been tweaked) I don't think the other issues will be addressed. Turning off both sound and picture totally when viewing the EPG on my Panny plasma is a real annoyance to me, so I don't want my PVR to do the same !
The 1TB FOX T2 appears to be £290 from both John Lewis and Richer Sounds at the moment (2 year guarantee from JL)
Can anyone offer any advice or opinions ? Cheers