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Humax HDCI-5000 review

Humax's affordable FTA HD receiver is a great performer but we reckon that it's capable of more

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-06-13June 13th 2009

Price at launch £169.95
Dimensions 280 x 44 x 200
Connectivity CI Card Slot, Component Video Output, Composite Video Output, HDMI Output, S/PDIF digital out, Scart
No of Tuners 1
Supported Format (Interlaced) 1080i, 576i
Supported Format (Progressive) 720p

Product Summary

HDCI-5000

Humax HDCI-5000

Price at launch

£169.95

For

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Fast scanning and channel-changes

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Friendly menu design

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Superb picture and sound

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Excellent DiSEqC dish controls

Against

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Basic features only

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Restricted search capabilities

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Ethernet and USB underused

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No UHF modulator or loopthrough

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