A slightly controversial first post maybe, although I was a user under a different user name a few years ago - just no idea what user name!
I've been a Humax fan for many years, have owned at least 4 or 5 Humax boxes and bought or recommended them to various family members and friends over the years.
I'm now looking to replace 2 boxes partly because they're both beginning to lock up a bit too regularly, but mainly because they're low def.
One of the TVs records HD, but you can only watch the channel being recorded or catch-up, pre-recorded stuff at the same time.
My instant instinct was to pick up a couple of 4000T boxes, but when I started to do a quick check on reviews and user comments, they come back mixed at best.
I like the idea of Freeview Play and 'think' I'd prefer that to YouView - but could possibly be convinced otherwise!
So looking round, I see there are also a range of Panny boxes, which generally get as good, if not better reviews...
I'm sure the software updates are helping improve the 4000Ts, but is it enough?!
I'm really hoping some of you out there have tried or better still own, both?
If you didn't already own a 4000T - would you buy another? Or would you look for something else? And, if so, a Panny Freeview Play box, or something else?
A couple of other bits of info:
I don't have or want Sky.
We don't have and can't get cable.
The boxes are for different properties, so a 4000T + an H3 isn't an option, although if I do go 4000T, there is still the 3rd LD Humax to replace and that could probably be an H3.
Price is a factor, but the right box is more important (within reason!).
Many thanks!!
Calc
