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2014-Apr-21 8:56 am
[STB] Alternative to extra STB?» www.actiontec.com/219.htmlI currently have 2 DVR and 1 STB. If I go to the VMS can this thing (with an extra receiver) be a decent alternative to renting the extra 2 STB? |
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said by BSAIII:»www.actiontec.com/219.html
I currently have 2 DVR and 1 STB. If I go to the VMS can this thing (with an extra receiver) be a decent alternative to renting the extra 2 STB? It looks like it only retransmits the video output of an input device (BD, STB, PC, etc.). Unless you want to watch the same thing on all 3 sets then I don't believe this will work for you. The VMS sends additional tuners to the "mini" boxes via IP so you need the additional boxes to utilize. |
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BSAIII join:2007-06-16 Las Vegas, NV |
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2014-Apr-21 9:30 am
I live alone, and since I have not been diagnosed with multiple personalities, there is only 1 show being watched at a time. |
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If you go that path, you're going to need a solution to changing the channel remotely. |
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mikev Premium Member join:2002-05-04 Leesburg, VA ·Verizon FiOS (Software) pfSense Panasonic KX-TGP600
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mikev
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2014-Apr-21 11:23 am
said by More Fiber:If you go that path, you're going to need a solution to changing the channel remotely. Actually, looking at the data sheet, it supports IR signals over it as well. |
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dewdudepfSense on xcp-ng Asterisk geek join:2010-03-27 Manassas, VA |
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This MyWirelessTV seems like patent infringement on Slingbox technology. |
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mikev Premium Member join:2002-05-04 Leesburg, VA ·Verizon FiOS (Software) pfSense Panasonic KX-TGP600
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mikev
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2014-Apr-23 1:08 pm
said by dewdude:This MyWirelessTV seems like patent infringement on Slingbox technology. Not quite. Slingbox is sending everything via IP. Whether on your home network via WiFi, or over the internet to a cell phone or web browser, Slingbox sends its data in IP packets. This Actiontec setup simply uses a wireless transmitter and receiver, to send HDMI (digital audio and video) and IR signals. It has nothing to do with WiFi or networking, just a transmitter and receiver. |
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JPL Premium Member join:2007-04-04 Downingtown, PA |
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No, that's not the same thing at all. Mikev mentions the differences. But these wireless transmission type devices probably pre-date Sling, and MyWirelessTV is only one of many such devices out there. |
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