Best freeview box for the wife?

[steve14]

Hi,
Can someone recommend me the best freeview box for the wife. Would like a dual tuner and the ability to record. She really doesn't like my gigablue.

Thanks
Steve

[nsw9154]

Hello if she dose not like your Gigablue why not try a Xtrend ET8000 and you always have the option of a 3rd tuner if needed later

[mcquaim]

Firstly I'd establish what it is exactly she doesn't like with the Gigablue... Is it how it looks, the remote, performance etc..

If it's how the software looks and works then this is all very customisable with all the various skins you can install and also the various options you can change. If it's this then any dual receiver will do fine for her.

[Willmoore]

When I saw the title I thought you were looking for a straight swap :)

[judge]

When I saw the title I thought you were looking for a straight swap :)

LOL ... :p

[nsw9154]

hahaha if it could only be so easy :thumbsup::D

[Willmoore]

As Mcquaim says whats the problem with the GB ? Without that info somebody may recommend a similar one. If it's the UI just re-skin it. You could even make it look like Sky :rolleyes:

[TK4|2|1]

If it's just something simple for the wife to use, just go to tesco and buy a cheap off the shelf freeview pvr

[frankblueking]

Not a cheap option but my wife uses a Humax box. Glitch free and easy to operate and certainly very reliable, Of course it is Freesat not Freeview. Cheers

[steve14]

Thanks for the info guys. I think it's better we go back to a two box solution or I'm going to end up divorced.

Frankblueking, any particular Humax box you would recommend. Also you are right, it is Freesat we want, not Freeview.

[frankblueking]

Thanks for the info guys. I think it's better we go back to a two box solution or I'm going to end up divorced.

Frankblueking, any particular Humax box you would recommend. Also you are right, it is Freesat we want, not Freeview.

Hi Steve My box is now 5 years old so you may want to do a little research before making a decision. My model is Humax Foxsat-HDR and as stated we have had absolutely no problems. It has a hard drive (250GB I think) and HDMI, Scart & DVI out connections. There are 2 LNB inputs. It is easy to use, although the range of the controller is a little limited my wife tells me!!

I'm not sure if WoS have a similar unit, if yes I would go down that route as they are good on price & give excellent support. Regards Frank

[twol]

Hi Steve My box is now 5 years old so you may want to do a little research before making a decision. My model is Humax Foxsat-HDR and as stated we have had absolutely no problems. It has a hard drive (250GB I think) and HDMI, Scart & DVI out connections. There are 2 LNB inputs. It is easy to use, although the range of the controller is a little limited my wife tells me!!

I'm not sure if WoS have a similar unit, if yes I would go down that route as they are good on price & give excellent support. Regards Frank

Most of the guys I talk to on the fringe use Humax and swear by them :) Usually buying on Ebay ... Apparently there is some super old model they try to pick up.
Currently you seem to be limited to either the hdr 1000 or 1100 which apart from Freesat offer catch up TV like BBC iplayer ..... But either way as suggested I would make sure your wife agrees everything first :)