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Freeview Play Recorder FVP-5000T 500GB (Refurbished) Reviews

4.2 Rating 452 Reviews
Purchased replacement for DTR-T1000 that finally died. This unit is much improved, far quicker start-up time and more responsive. WiFi enabled so I can remove the powerline adaptors. Includes lots of new features such as playing media from local network. Very pleased with my purchase. Why do I need a PVR? Mainly to record TV and skip through the commercials! Yes. Any cons? The case gets quite hot in the middle and since PSU is external it is a small worry.
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Posted 2 years ago
This unit was bought to replace a previous FVP-5000T that had died after 3 years of reasonably heavy use so its durability was acceptable, even if it had a significant 'user interface' issue. What I find astonishing is that over that time you haven't corrected this staggeringly obvious design fault with the nearly impossible-to-see LED indicators - the design makes as much sense as an automotive designer putting the indicators, brake lights, etc UNDER the car. Not sure if it was done in an attempt to improve the aesthetics of the casing's mouldings, but it is an epic fail!
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Posted 2 years ago
I was very pleased to receive this refurbished Humax box to replace an older model which wasn't functioning any longer. I was a little uncertain about buying a used model but it arrived looking like new and it was quick and easy to set up. I am contented with my purchase and I will look to buy other refurbished items in the future.
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Posted 2 years ago
Brilliant does exactly what I want it to do. Very glad I decided to opt for Humax box and not subscription TV.
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Posted 2 years ago
Takes an age to change channels and from time to time states that the signal has gone despite the connections not being altered. Just disappointed as it replaced an identical box which just died with a whole load of recordings on it and , of course, now lost.
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Posted 2 years ago
Really pleased with the recorder, so much choice of programmes to watch now. Really straightforward to set up and like many others I appreciated having a booklet with it. It also arrived very quickly. Many thanks Humax.
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Posted 2 years ago
Arrived promptly and works well
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Posted 2 years ago
Moved to an area without coverage for our Virgin Tivo box. Humax does everything that Tivo did and an extra tuner too. Does just what we wanted.
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Posted 2 years ago