Humax PVR-9150T

Simle to use ; Decent standard-definition image quality ; Pleasingly quiet

No HDMI outut ; No USB for local media layback

Cheap as chips ; Whisper-quiet operation ; Easy to use

Low-resolution interface ; No HDMI output ; No stereo audio output

The Humax PVR-9150T does what it sets out to do well. Hi-def snobs may well screw up their noses at this machine, but, if you're after a straightforward digital TV recorder at a very modest price, it's worth checking out.

As this is an entry-level system we weren’t expecting much from it, but we were pleasantly surprised by the easy to use interface, simple setup and a decent sized hard drive for the price point

As with many other entry level PVRs, you are really quite limited with what can be done on this box. Yes it records TV, but there are no HDMI connections, no audio connections, digital, analog or otherwise and no networking ports are present either...

In our HD, 3D, hyper-connected world, the Humax PVR9150T really is only a few years from complete obsolescence. That said, not everyone is chomping at the bit when it comes to technology. For those still using a standard CRT television – who have no...

The PVR-9150T joins the established and the PVR-9300 product. We were impressed with the 9200 - it was the products stability and reliability that made it stand out from the crowd as much as price and features. Connections on the 9150 have been...