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reply to Reyr

Re: Fios Media Server

Yeah, i think the DLNA ruling is what caused its delay.

reply to Reyr
»www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/veri···ands-on/

Engadget got their hands on the VMS and the IPC. The interesting bit the article mentions that I hadn't read anywhere yet was that two VMS can be used in the same home...

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reply to Sixto
My biggest problem is MLS Direct Kick. It has 8 channels and matches can be on any of them. With three DVRs, I have not found a way to set it up so I always record the matches. Having the same six tuners on one device will make this easier. So, the one device is better for me.

reply to zippoboy7
I can guess why they have a built-in tuner. I'm guessing that eventually those satellite boxes will become the standard stand-alone STB. That way, if you have the VMS, they tune off the DVR (the reason for that, btw, is so you can do things like pause live TV), but if you don't, then they can tune directly. Just a guess.

They may also need the tuner for decding of content and rules around security. I only say this because TVs with tuners cost so much more than monitors. But a monitor without a tuner cannot be connected to an STB over HDMI. At least that is my experience. It would be great if you could buy a 50" monitor with no tuner and connect it to your STB.

reply to zippoboy7
I agree. If I understand correctly, if you have 5 sets watching over the air then you can only record 1 show because 5 of the 6 server tuners are in use. In my case, I have 5 HDTVs, with 3 HDDVRs and 2 HD STBs and 4 of the 5 sets will be on evenings and weekends, with mixed watching recordings and live tv. I get that playing back a recorded show doesn't use a tuner, but watching anything live does, and pulls a tuner from DVR use. Due to the tendency of TV shows to start a minute early or run a minute long, even with 6 tuners sometimes it's impossible to record a show (without going full manual) because the timing of the shows preceeding being recorded on any specific DVR keeps the DVR from recording. Or someone prefers live TV on a specifc set at a specific time when you need the 2nd tuner to record means you shift the recording duty to an unused DVR, which is making life too complicated. And we have this problem now while watching live TV; eliminating tuners from use by the DVR will just exascerbate the problem.

If the stbs tuners were live, then this setup would work for me, but with centralized tuners in one box, sorry.

I'm going to take the optimistic stance that you can record 6 shows while watching 6 others (5 remote STBs and local).
Plus they did mention you can have 2 DVRs for a total of 12 tuners.

reply to Reyr
I had heard that this would have a wireless interface on the home network linking the clients to the server. Is this no longer true? Or are they simply initially deploying using the Coax? I was counting on finally getting a small TV into my Kitchen where I have had great difficulty running coax.

Good question.

Earlier in this thread I asked about router versions that would be required. I believe someone said the Rev I router would be needed, so I assumed it had to do with the wireless download speeds offered by the Rev I versus the Rev F, which is what I currently have.

Does anyone know if Rev I router would still be required to support this Media Server since the new info posted shows that MoCA is what it will use versus wireless?

I would love this for the six tuners and pausing live TV. The specs definitely meets my current needs.

reply to crgauth
They did. However, they also said that it will be a premium. To me, that means that it will not cost the same as a HMDVR, or a HDSTB. It will cost way more then that. If so, I will not be exchanging my setup for this.

If this were the same price as the current HMDVR (20 bucks) for the Media Server, and the new client HD boxes were the same price as the current HDSTBs (where I live that's 5.99) , then it would make my decision to swap all out for this new setup much easier.

Also, what about streaming content to tablets, like the iPad etc? I have not heard anything like that, or even if it is capable of doing so. All i hear is the Server and client boxes. I want to hear about its streaming capabilities. I would hope that it would allow streaming of ALL Subscribed channels to the iPad, and not just 75 through an app. Also ability to watch DVR content and FREE VOD content via ALL CHANNELS / PACKAGES that i Subscribe to.

The same thing goes for my 2012 Samsung tv. If I can get ALL channels I subscribe to via wifi , nothing else, like i do with the app, then it would make switching to the Media Server an easier decision.

Until I hear pricing, streaming capabilities, etc, even though I would love this new Media Server setup , no go for me.

reply to FIOSHD
FIOSHD,

I heard that as well, I thought that you could hook these client boxes up via Ethernet or wifi, so one is not obligated to coax limitations. Hell, they even had those two videos last year that showed 3D programming at 40ish mbps via streaming wifi to the client box while walking down their hallway.

Does anyone remember that ?

WiFi isn't supported yet with VMS. WiFi will be later this year. Coax/MoCA is still required for VMS.

reply to DGGSLF
Rev. I is needed for VMS....

reply to Reyr
Dave Zatz mentioned that Verizon tells him that the Media Server will be available “very soon, within a couple months.”

We'll see.

»www.zatznotfunny.com/2013-01/ver···ny%21%29

reply to Reyr
Will it use the same IMG interface?

reply to nycdave
nycdave,

How do you know that Only Rev. I is needed for the Media Server to work?

Will Rev. F not because it does not have Duel Antennas? and Duel Bands?

reply to Reyr
My stupid Q of the day...How do I know what rev router I have?