Booyah
01-13-2001, 11:55 PM
I got SnapStream working with a new Hauppage WinTV GO card. I could not get it working correctly with my Voodoo3 3500 TV due to problems listed in the forum.
I have both a Tivo and a ReplayTV so I have some perspective.
Some comments:
1. I got it mostly for my iPaq, and the quality in high PocketPC mode is outstanding.
2. I REALLY dont like that I cant watch programs while they are being recorded - when I start the WinTV app it says card in use. Big disadvantage.
3. Also, I havent figured out how to record without hearing the sound on my computer speakers. If I mute 'line in' the recording has no sound.
4. Lack of EPG stands out as something I didnt expect, one of a PVR's major usability features is the EPG! I understand the cost/problems getting listings from those litigous bastards that own the patent, though http://discuss.snapstream.com/ubb/wink.gif
5. I wish it had a standalone capture program with lots of settings.
6. Needs custom PC/PocketPC player software. Like Tivo, Snapstream needs to remember where you left off watching a show, skip ahead 30 seconds during commercials, manage shows, etc.
7. I tried playing games while the system is recording - it still works, and doesnt affect the game, but the clips have a lesser quality in frame rate.This is the major problem because the shows I want to watch are usually on when I want to play games (thats why I want to record them)
8. I wish HTML interface (which was VERY forward-thinking) is augmented with a native app that can view shows while being recorded, etc.
In general, I think Snapstream is way ahead of its time, especially because of the PocketPC functionality. I plan on buying a larger CompactFlash card so I can fit 2 hours of programming onto my PocketPC - SOOO COOL!
I hope Media Format 8 brings even better resolution and/or comperession!
I have both a Tivo and a ReplayTV so I have some perspective.
Some comments:
1. I got it mostly for my iPaq, and the quality in high PocketPC mode is outstanding.
2. I REALLY dont like that I cant watch programs while they are being recorded - when I start the WinTV app it says card in use. Big disadvantage.
3. Also, I havent figured out how to record without hearing the sound on my computer speakers. If I mute 'line in' the recording has no sound.
4. Lack of EPG stands out as something I didnt expect, one of a PVR's major usability features is the EPG! I understand the cost/problems getting listings from those litigous bastards that own the patent, though http://discuss.snapstream.com/ubb/wink.gif
5. I wish it had a standalone capture program with lots of settings.
6. Needs custom PC/PocketPC player software. Like Tivo, Snapstream needs to remember where you left off watching a show, skip ahead 30 seconds during commercials, manage shows, etc.
7. I tried playing games while the system is recording - it still works, and doesnt affect the game, but the clips have a lesser quality in frame rate.This is the major problem because the shows I want to watch are usually on when I want to play games (thats why I want to record them)
8. I wish HTML interface (which was VERY forward-thinking) is augmented with a native app that can view shows while being recorded, etc.
In general, I think Snapstream is way ahead of its time, especially because of the PocketPC functionality. I plan on buying a larger CompactFlash card so I can fit 2 hours of programming onto my PocketPC - SOOO COOL!
I hope Media Format 8 brings even better resolution and/or comperession!