Any Freeview Recorder recommendations?

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My old Sony (~2005) freeview recorder died last week and I'm struggling to decide what to replace it with. Unsure whether to buy a cheap one from Amazon or spend a bit more on a branded PVR like Manhattan or Humax?

I noticed Manhattan have a new T4-R out soon which could be an option

manhattan-tv.com

Manhattan T4•R Freeview Play 4K TV Recorder

Record, pause and rewind over 100 channels, and instantly access 60,000+ hours of on-demand and catch-up TV.
manhattan-tv.com

Any thoughts/recommendations on the best option for recording Freeview TV?
 
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Dsteviedee said:
Do not seem many about atm, to be expected with the advent on built in Freeview Play.
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That’s the problem . freeview recorders don’t really seem to be a thing any more!

I’m primarily after one for my grandparents as their TV doesn’t have any built in smart apps. They don’t have a smartphone or tablet. I’ve given them a google tv and a fire stick but they struggle to use the individual TV station apps to watch catch up.

That’s why I wanted to get them another freeview recorder but it’s proving a struggle to know what to buy .

Freeview Play sounds like it would be good for them as it brings all the freeview apps into a single EPG(electronic programme guide ) which I think they’d be more comfortable using rather than individuals channel “apps”.

Might need to try and find a freeview play box/stock of some kind though as their TV doesn’t have anything built in as it’s 15 years old.

Many of the Humax\Manhattan freeview recorders seem so expensive ~£300 that it would be cheaper to just buy a TV with it built in though!

Do any of the cheaper boxes/sticks support freeview play?
 
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I use a Raspberry Pi running TVheadend which can stream live TV to all my devices ie Phones, Tablets and Firesticks which can also be used as a DVR
 
You could go with an Enigma 2 box ,expensive and the software will take a bit of getting used to compared with what you already have.
I use one for satellite reception excellent boxes once you learn about the software.

VU+ Uno 4K SE Twin DVB-T/T2 Terrestrial Tuner Linux Enigma 2 PVR Receiver UHD 2160p

VU+ Uno 4K SE Twin DVB-T/T2 Terrestrial Tuner Linux Enigma 2 PVR Receiver UHD 2160p only £239! FAST UK NEXT WORKING DAY SHIPPING!
www.world-of-satellite.co.uk www.world-of-satellite.co.uk
 
silverblack said:
You could go with an Enigma 2 box ,expensive and the software will take a bit of getting used to compared with what you already have.
I use one for satellite reception excellent boxes once you learn about the software.
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I don’t have a satellite dish (only a tv aerial) so not an option for me info but thanks for the suggestion :cool:
 
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silverblack said:
You could go with an Enigma 2 box ,expensive and the software will take a bit of getting used to compared with what you already have.
I use one for satellite reception excellent boxes once you learn about the software.

VU+ Uno 4K SE Twin DVB-T/T2 Terrestrial Tuner Linux Enigma 2 PVR Receiver UHD 2160p

VU+ Uno 4K SE Twin DVB-T/T2 Terrestrial Tuner Linux Enigma 2 PVR Receiver UHD 2160p only £239! FAST UK NEXT WORKING DAY SHIPPING!
www.world-of-satellite.co.uk www.world-of-satellite.co.uk
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Heysilverblack - any chance you could DM me? I found this thread as I'm looking for a new freeview recorder as my Humax has given up the ghost. I'd like to have a chat with you about the VU boxes. Sorry but I don't seem to be able to DM you directly....
 
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