lvlorpheus
join:2008-02-17
Eureka Springs, AR
1 edit | reply to Jerm
Re: Huh?
I agree that is way too high. Someone here correct me if I am wrong, but couldn't most of us here build our own NEW computer HD-DVR for $383.76 "that wouldn't be taxed every month" every 2 years. Not to mention the resell value would have to better on what I would build vs. what I have to give back to them. Also The HD-DVR that i would build would have a lot of features theirs does not, and I am sure a much larger hard drive. So if I am wrong let me know. |
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Jerm
join:2000-04-10
Richland, WA
| Great idea on the home-built HD-DVR, but I have a friend who tried it and he ran into big problems:
1. You can't get *any* HD inputs to the PC unless you purchase a complete media PC from the manufacturer (~$1500)
2. HD encoding takes horsepower - my friend had to go full blown Core2Duo (3ghz P4 didn't cut it) to be able to reliably get his system to do what he wanted under Windows Media Center.
3. To get the encrypted cable streams or sat feeds you *have* to use the providers box (or cablecard). Then you're messing with IR remote codes, a single tuner, etc. (although DTV just unveiled a new USB PC tuner box made for WMC, who knows when it will be actually available though or at what price) |
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SD6
join:2005-03-26
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said by lvlorpheus  :I agree that is way too high. Someone here correct me if I am wrong, but couldn't most of us here build our own NEW computer HD-DVR for $383.76 "that wouldn't be taxed every month" every 2 years. Not to mention the resell value would have to better on what I would build vs. what I have to give back to them. Also The HD-DVR that i would build would have a lot of features theirs does not, and I am sure a much larger hard drive. So if I am wrong let me know. In order to get the digitally encrypted channels on FIOS, you need a cable card enabled PC - they start at about $1,000 not including the tv guide data. Cablelabs will only license cablecard technology for use on complete pc systems, not for tv tuner cards. |
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morbo
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| said by SD6 :Cablelabs will only license cablecard technology for use on complete pc systems, not for tv tuner cards. the asses! |
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