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MDA
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2014-Apr-1 12:42 pm
Record in HD without storage space worries...Finally, because I just got the X1 bundle and even with the storage in the main DVR filling up with everyone in the house, the cloud storage feature will be welcomed. | |
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aaronwt
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2014-Apr-1 4:05 pm
Re: Record in HD without storage space worries...said by MDA:Finally, because I just got the X1 bundle and even with the storage in the main DVR filling up with everyone in the house, the cloud storage feature will be welcomed. That still would be only 1TB. I have a 3TB drive in my six tuner TiVo and that is nowhere near enough storage. I supplement it with a 4TB drive in a PC running TiVo desktop where certain shows get automatically transferred to. That allows more storage on the DVR to be used. But without offloading those shows I would always be running out of space with only 3TB for the six tuners. Ten years ago, back in 2004, I had 500GB of storage in each of the HDTiVos I had with DirecTV. And they only had two tuners each. Ten years later I need alot more space for a DVR with six tuners. Plus everything I record is in HD now, unlike ten years ago. Although if the cable companies would switch to broadcasting all the channels in H.264(instead of MPEG2) that would help alot. Since the recordings would take up 40% to 50% less space. | |
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Re: Record in HD without storage space worries...I'm wondering just how somebody can max out 1T or even 500G of space. DVR's are supposed to be for time shifting, not archiving. 7T is not enough? Just how many hours/days/weeks of recordings is that? | |
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openbox9
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2014-Apr-1 8:20 pm
Re: Record in HD without storage space worries...DVR = digital video recorder. Why is that just for time shifting? | |
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SeanWhite to aaronwt
Anon
2014-Apr-2 7:14 am
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I couldn't agree more. It's stupid how Comcast is so oppositional and refuses to get with the times and use MPEG4. More efficient compression leading to better bandwidth management, leads to better picture quality and happier customers. Why does Comcast hate their customers? | |
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MDA
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2014-Apr-2 12:25 am
We filled up our main X1 DVR in about a month so there could be a little housekeeping with what shows are saved, but any extra space helps. We really watch the most TV on the weekends since either work or school with evening activities and thats when the DVR-ing goes on through the week. | |
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Anyone have it?Does anyone have Comcast's cloud DVR? I'm wondering the controls (ff, rew...etc.) lag a bit, like they do via On-Demand. Also, is there any difference in resolution? I have a feeling that the bitrate could be reduced via Cloud DVR, since they may not have the # of channels to deliver that many simultaneous HD streams to boxes within a node.
On the plus side, disabling the DVR should significantly reduce power usage at the house... | |
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bmccoy
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2014-Apr-2 6:25 am
Re: Anyone have it?I don't think anyone mentioned how the cloud DVR service even works... For all we know, it could be DOCSIS or Switched-digital-video based. | |
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Probitas
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2014-Apr-1 2:19 pm
Why??Considering how cheap a local sourced hard drive is, and how much more secure that is as well, why would anyone want to jump onto one of these online storage services? Companies complaining about bandwidth really shouldn't be offering to use it up like this, then bitch about usage on other fronts.
I have a 2 Terabyte drive in my PC, and I doubt it will EVER get full. I just keep what I have to keep save backed up on a flash drive(s), where it won't dissolve into the air if there is an outage. Wonder what kind of back up this online storage has, and what they'll do if someone loses their baby pictures, wedding pictures, company work, or other important documents. I suppose the caveat would be don't use this for such things, but then, I'd come back with why use it at all then if they can't guarantee a certain level of service? | |
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Dexter0
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2014-Apr-1 2:54 pm
Re: Why??Why would anyone keep their "baby pictures, wedding pictures, company work, or other important documents" on their DVR? | |
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cheeseman to Probitas
Anon
2014-Apr-1 3:02 pm
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What are you talking about baby pictures? This is your DVR recordings. | |
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| SterlingIP Support Tier III Premium Member join:2003-05-30 Pittsburgh, PA |
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well the main reason is that this service allows streaming to pc and idevices | |
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| BiggA Premium Member join:2005-11-23 Central CT |
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Exactly. It's a massive waste of bandwidth for Comcast. They should use it for linear channels, not this crap. | |
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Now if only they would fix the local plant.On there web site they now have blast set at 105 for the zip code yet the max anyone can get out of blast is 35/6.
How disappointing though Time warner cable cost even more with even slower speeds so I guess it's not the end of the world. | |
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IowaCowboyLost in the Supermarket Premium Member join:2010-10-16 Springfield, MA |
As usualOffer limited to New Triple Play customers only.
Even if I go back to Comcast for TV, I refuse to have their phone service. They charge to keep my name and address private and I want a phone service that does not rely on premises power.
The batteries are a joke, they are only as good as the power feeding the cable plant (nodes, amps, etc).
Do you think Comcast is going to deploy generators to each node. But Verizon has backup power at the central office. | |
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BiggA
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2014-Apr-1 8:06 pm
Re: As usualI have seen them deploy generators, but it's very hit or miss. | |
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said by IowaCowboy:The batteries are a joke, they are only as good as the power feeding the cable plant (nodes, amps, etc). Kind of like your powered POTS service is only as good as the power feeding the cable plant? | |
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Re: As usualthey have a better backup batteries and gen system | |
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openbox9
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2014-Apr-2 12:52 am
Re: As usualSometimes, probably. I'm sure there are plenty of RTs that don't have long-lasting UPS and generators. | |
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BiggA
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2014-Apr-2 8:09 pm
Re: As usualAT&T rolls trailer generators out to RTs... I've seen them after big storms. And most lines are running off of a CO directly, where the neg 48 system is backed up by a big bank of batteries, and if the power company is delinquent in restoring power, they have a diesel generator to recharge the batteries. After one of the big storms, several COs had the generators hauling for days.
Really, our power grid needs to be fixed, with all underground lines in PVC conduit laid in a bed of crushed stone, so that the power never goes out, but that's another story... | |
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openbox9
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2014-Apr-2 8:21 pm
Re: As usualsaid by BiggA:AT&T rolls trailer generators out to RTs. Cablecos could too if so desired/needed. said by BiggA:Really, our power grid needs to be fixed In more ways than just burying cable. | |
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BiggA
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2014-Apr-3 4:56 pm
Re: As usualComcast has deployed power to cable nodes, but they are far more decentralized than RTs, where there are a couple in a town at most, and they are BIG.
True. Burying cable is one part of it, and only affects the loca/distribution, not some of the bigger issues facing the regional/national transmission system which doesn't tend to have storm related issues, but faces a lot of other problems. We're better off than we were a few years ago, but we have a long way to go, especially when you start looking at the smart grid and low-carbon energy sources. | |
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Ano
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2014-Apr-2 12:27 am
Nice...They claim 500GB but really this only helps Comcast because they already have copies of most things aired for on demand and only store a few copies per market and just stream it to anyone that requests it.
So while they will tell you that you get 500GB really you are not asking for anything new to be saved they don't already have. It's just a way for them to not invest in local/HW storage. Which is fine and smart but they will find a way to sell you on something new or raise your bill and say it's because this great new enhancement. Not to mention this uses more bandwidth ISP claim is soo expensive.
Oh wait, but you say it's on-net traffic and not as bad? Well how come they had a problem with P2P traffic when a lot of that stays on-net? lol
They are just doing similar to what some other companies do that have cloud music etc. They store one copy and give the access to everyone who gets. Saves money but those savings are never passed to you and me. | |
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aabaaf
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2014-Apr-2 1:39 pm
Re: Nice...I agree with storing just one copy to a point. But if I want to DVR, DWTS, and they show a commercial for my local news, @ 10. They don't show that on On Demand, which is what them storing one copy is. Also lets say now when I DVR locally I add, "30" mins, if only 1 copy is stored locally, but I have mine setup to add "30 mins" to the end, then that is not storing just one copy. | |
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cheeseman to Ano
Anon
2014-Apr-2 4:10 pm
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They can't legally just store one copy of a show and stream it to all DVR customers. Look up the Cablevision DVR case. | |
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