prokkos
join:2003-11-14
Holmdel, NJ
| SA 8000HD or DVR 6412
In Monmouth County, NJ, I think the only HD DVR box offered is the SA 8000HD DVR. I've been noticing on the board that this seems to be a minority with most people using the Motorola? 6412. I get the impression that more releases have come out for it upgrading its firmware. A few questions?
Is it a better box?
Is it available in central NJ?
I still don't have the I'guide. Is the reason that I don't the fact that I have the SA 8000 instead of the 6412? |
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imrf
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join:2002-06-06
Utica, MI
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| IMO, the SA 8000HD or SA 8300HD is a much better box compared to the Motorola DVRs. SA has a more mature driver and firmware set than the Moto. Plus SA's first-run system works much better than Motorolas.
And yes, since you have a SA box, that is the reason why you don't have the i-Guide, but you really aren't missing much. SARA is more efficient and faster, just not a fruity looking. |
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kdog41
join:2002-02-20
Trenton, MI | Doesn't the SA 8300 also have native pass-through, something I wish the 6412 had? |
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imrf
Premium
join:2002-06-06
Utica, MI
1 edit | Oops double post. |
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imrf
Premium
join:2002-06-06
Utica, MI | reply to kdog41
With the proper firmware upgrade, yes the 8300 does and I think the 8000 also has that, while the Moto boxes don't. |
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