Humax HDR-FOX T2

1158 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1158 reviews of Humax HDR-FOX T2. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. People really like the finish and design. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, but the size and reliability get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Humax HDR-FOX T2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Humax HDR-FOX T2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 638 user reviews of Humax HDR-FOX T2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Carter (t3.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2 review

Deluxe Freeview+ HD PVR with outstanding networking

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2

Still one of the best machines in its class, the Humax is a very capable PVR

Attractive design ; BBC iPlayer and internet radio function ; easy to operate ; excellent picture quality ; punchy sound

Still no Sky Player functionality

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Humax HDR-FOX T2 review

The Humax HDR-FOX T2 is the brand's latest PVR, enabling you to enjoy subscription-free HD broadcasts while its Freeview+ credentials mean that you can pause and rewind live TV, or set the box to record an entire TV series for you.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2

If money is no object and you absolutely have to have the best image quality, usability and features, Humax's HDR-FOX T2 is calling. Loads of storage space, media file streaming and razor-sharp HD pictures make this the Freeview box to beat. The good...

Well-made, dependable and serving up great pictures, the Humax HDR-FOX T2 is the best Freeview HD box on sale at the moment. Don’t forget its media-wrangling capabilities though. Humax HDR-FOX T2 is tagged with Humax HDR-FOX T2, Humax and freeview box....

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Nigel Whitfield (talktalk.co.uk)

Humax HDR-Fox T2 Freeview HD recorder

Record Freeview HD and watch streamed video on your television The high-definition (HD) terrestrial television service Freeview HD is now available to half the country, allowing them to watch BBC, ...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)

Humax HDR-FOX T2 review: Network skills

A nice little extra that could improve over time, but don't treat it as more than icing on the cake

Media streaming, potential in software updates

No inbuilt WiFi, format support is meh

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2

Does what it says on the tin, being a non tech person it took a while to find my way round. I linked through a VCR, ( old tapes to get through) However i was told you cant do this? but you can.

Nowt realy except, would have liked the the button icons abit bigger. THE INSTRUCTION BOOK IS BLxxDY AWFULL.

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2

image quality & range of features

playback of recordings could be more straightforward-involves a 2step process, which is not intutive. would benefit from a button marked 'recordings'. also the button used to delete a programme is not called 'delete'. these are probably minor niggles.

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Humax HDR-FOX T2

This product is a good idea poorly executed. Having 2 receivers is a good idea. So is HD reception. The menu and remote system are easy to use.

The receivers are poor quality. I have never been able to get good reception on a number of channels including Film4. It is always broken. If I connect up my older Sony recorder I get all the missing channels. Sadly it doesn't have HD or 2...

Jul, 2013

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