My thoughts
The Btvision box has served us well, apart from the early days. It was never allowed to be called Freeview+ mainly because it was not a standalone system because it had to rely on the ip network for its EPG, it will probably be with us for some time but is unlikely to be developed because it can never be called a Youview box because it cannot receive Freeview HD. If all you want is a reliable Freeview recorder with video on demand, some of the previous weeks main TV, films and some sport, this maybe still the one for you.
The, soon to be released BT Humax Youview box, will give you all that the BTVision box does with the addition of HD freeview, a program guide that allows viewing of the previous weeks programs, it might also give access to other web based applications for films, social networking, video over ip etc.
It will also associate BT with a brand name - Youview, so that hopefully people will know what they are buying.
Unlike the Btvision Box it will rely heavily on the ip network and hence as BT are a main provider of network capacity, it is easy to see why they are keen to introduce this technology. This will satisfy most peoples viewing requirements and should do well(at the right price).
This article videoworld suggests that a faster, more modern youview box is being developed by Pace, this should iron out the clunckiness involved when using a remote control to navigate web based applications( try using the keyboard to play solitaire on your PC- very difficult, much better with a mouse).
I think an alternative input system will be used such as micro keyboard and pressure pad. This would make it possible to write emails & browse the web.
If you want this additional flexibility then it may pay you to wait for this box.
