I would be feeling pretty peeved too if I was in your shoes.
I much prefer the look of the 4000 too and I’m certainly not bothered by the multi coloured LEDs
My Humax Forum » Freeview HD » FVP 4000T, 5000T
Planned software update for FVP 4000T
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| Tue 20 Feb 2018 17:36:47 #21 |
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I am sorry to hear that you feel peeved chaps, but can I put the other side of the coin? I, along with quite a few others, was part of the Beta testing group for the software as first published, and gradually developed, for the 4000T and what you see on your 4000T after this update and your 5000T from scratch is the fruit of that lengthy effort. We all now have, IMHO, a first class piece of kit and I for one am delighted to see that Humax have seen fit to make the new version available to 4000T users. R-
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 17:54:10 #22 | -
I am generally happy with the 5000T as a machine (apart from the sluggishness) but if, as you seem to indicate, Humax were always going to release this firmware on the 4000T then releasing a 'New' box is a bit naughty really isn't it? Especially since it costs more but now doesn't really offer any better functionality.
-Mat
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:07:16 #23 | -
mlavende - 2 minutes ago »
.... but if, as you seem to indicate, Humax were always going to release this firmware on the 4000T then releasing a 'New' box is a bit naughty really isn't it?I am not privvy to Humax development plans and had no knowledge that they were "always going to release the firmware on the 4000T". I am just pleased they did. R-
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:13:27 #24 | -
I think it needs a massive speed boost and added usability features to be able to call it a first class piece of kit IMHO. Its a huge improvement to when the 4000 was first released though.
I live in hope for a much more feature rich and speedy machine if and when they release a FVP-6000
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:53:00 #25 | -
Just make sure you don't buy the 6000t until you are sure they won't make the 5000t just as good
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:55:46 #26 | -
Whatever your Freeview HD model, be grateful.
Channel 4 will be ceasing HD transmission on Freesat w.e.f. Thursday 22nd February.
The Freesat EPG is already empty from that date.
I use both my 4000T's as backup for Freesat transmissions, plus the 3 tuners takes care of any overflow requirement on my twin tuner Freesat models.
If I have to omit anything, it will always be a BBC programme, the BBC iPlayer is now so good, and in HD, and with NO adverts.
My latest 4000T comes with wifi internet connection, which is ideal for use in the bedroom, as extra backup.
Since I upgraded the software on both 4000T's earlier today, I have had no problems at all, it is indeed an improvement on the previous software, in my case.
As mentioned above, the grid display is quite good too, I will alternate between List & Grid view until I decide the best for myself.
The only thing I miss, compared to Freesat, unless I've not found it yet, is the ability to manually set programme recording times, useful for regional news bulletins optouts.
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 21:12:57 #27 | -
Recordings - Schedule - Add a Schedule top right.
| Tue 20 Feb 2018 21:23:58 #28 | -
Thanks
It's easy when you know how !I'm off to setup my Breakfast Bulletin opts....
Update:
That works a treat, thanks Graham.| Tue 20 Feb 2018 21:37:57 #29 |
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