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Freesat recorder/receiver

  • 12-11-2020 5:54pm
    #1
    Snakeweasel
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭


    So I have foolishly done what it seems a few have done before me and ordered a freeview box rather than freesat.

    Whilst I have an aerial that used to pick up British channels, that is some time ago so I think I will just have to return when it arrives.

    Can anyone advise of any decent new freesat receivers that can also record as I am mainly seeing refurbished ones?

    This was the box I ordered in case anyone is worried they will make the same mistake!

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RF9B9G5/ref=twister_B07TYZNF31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


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  • #2
    decor58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 878 ✭✭✭decor58


    Snakeweasel wrote: »
    So I have foolishly done what it seems a few have done before me and ordered a freeview box rather than freesat.

    Whilst I have an aerial that used to pick up British channels, that is some time ago so I think I will just have to return when it arrives.

    Can anyone advise of any decent new freesat receivers that can also record as I am mainly seeing refurbished ones?

    This was the box I ordered in case anyone is worried they will make the same mistake!

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RF9B9G5/ref=twister_B07TYZNF31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


    I have been using a Humax for a few years now and I have no complaints. Humax are not making Freesat boxes any more, a company called Arris have the franchise but these boxes appear to have some teething issues, so a second hand or refurbished Humax might be a safer bet at the moment


  • #3
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,061 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    It's bit of a strategic disaster by Freesat that they have one botched box so choices are terrible - as said look for a late Humax as they are the most numerous.


  • #4
    Snakeweasel
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Snakeweasel


    Everyone seems to say to go with refurbed Humax. Is amazon the safest bet for purchasing one?


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