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The first two versions above (15) are on par with HW-150 V5.4.8, and IMO are best for OTA viewers. (The two iView models have different remotes, but both remotes transmit the same codes, making the firmware interchangeable.) There are similar versions for the 3200, but the differences are very minor, and the 3500 firmware versions above will also work on the 3200, so I won't bother with them. Here are the most recent versions for the newer 3500STBII's:

#Mediasonic homeworx hw 150pvr 5.4 firmware download download#

Luckily, the direct download links still work.

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It's a bit more complex than looking at the model & serial number, as I'll try to explain. I understand why they did that - too many folks bricking their boxes by loading incompatible firmware - but that means they're not likely to send you the best firmware for your situation either. Second, IMO the 'best' firmware for most users isn't the newest! Finally, iView has put their firmware pages behind a 'validation' page that will only show you the version they think is right for you. First, all versions for the Mstar 7802 chip have the same version number, 5.0, so they have to be distinguished by date. So far I haven't found any reason to remain on an earlier version.

Given the above, I recommend version 5.4.8 for any HW-150PVR that came with a 5.x version. (Figures.) Maybe Mediasonic will release a 5.5.2 at some point. Unfortunately V5.5.1 seems to have a few new bugs of its own, so I can't recommend it. V5.5.1 finally fixes the 'midnight' bug that incorrectly blocks scheduling of weekly recordings across midnight.V5.4.8 adds the ability to select 12-hour time, instead of the 24-hour time used on all previous versions.For the HW-150, I explained the differences between V5.0 and V5.3 above, but there are two other versions: All 5.x versions are pretty much interchangeable (if you have the correct remote for your firmware, that is).

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(Also, Android is Google's OS, and their data collection practices make TiVo look like pikers.) The only other option for a non-Internet-connected tuner is the CM-7004 (its DVR function sucks, but at least the tuner, a Rafael Micro 836, is pretty good).Īnyway, to answer Aleron Ives' question, all the most recent HW-150PVR's and iViews have a 7802 Mstar chip and come with firmware version 5.x. Android requires an Internet connection and always will. For all their faults, the Mstar boxes were some of the last halfway-decent tuners and recorders made that don't require the Internet. But with the reported issues with playback compatibility, I now think the 150 is the better buy.I think eherberg is right, although I sort of hate to see it. I used to recommend the cheaper 180 for folks not needing the component or coaxial outputs. So they used a smaller number to connote a smaller, cheaper, but less capable box.) (Iview went the opposite direction: their version of the 150 is the 3500, while their version of the 180 is the 3200. I think it has a higher model number because it was introduced later, not because it has any improvements.

The 180 is a bit less expensive that's really its only advantage (other than having the USB port in back, which some prefer and a somewhat nicer remote). I haven't heard of any plans to drop either model.

AFAIK Mediasonic still sells both models (150 and 180).

The box decodes the captions itself and places them directly in the video, so they work with all outputs (composite, RF, component or HDMI). The 7802-based boxes they had been selling had the fix, but the 7816-based boxes don't. Mediasonic went back to 7816-based boxes around the time of my original post.

Yes, the latest 150s have fixed the CC so it works with recordings.