quick question before i buy

[hakamarob]

i am looking to replace my hd dtivo with something that has similar capabilities. mostly dual tuners. poking around the forums, i am still not clear if the card that comes with the package (Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-1600) will do that with just one card or do I need 2?

thanks

Robert

[tscales]

You will not be able to record HD premium channels. Period.

The HD-1600 can do two at a time, one SD (Cable or antenna) and one HD (antenna).

[hakamarob]

so no hd hbo? is this a drm issue?

[tscales]

It's a $$$$ issue. DRM is the fake reason. It's so they can force you to purchase or lease their DVR. It has nothing to do with anything other than a desire to line their pockets.

[NickHark]

Originally Posted by tscales

It's a $$$$ issue. DRM is the fake reason. It's so they can force you to purchase or lease their DVR. It has nothing to do with anything other than a desire to line their pockets.

Oh, those darn capitalists!

[MGS]

I have 2 hvr-1600 in my htpc and can record 2 OTA HD and 2 SD cable a the sametime. You can not record digital cable or satilite tv with the atsc tuners.

[tscales]

Originally Posted by NickHark

Oh, those darn capitalists!

It's more than capitalism -- it's collusion. MS, Cable Labs, Cable companies.....

[queonda]

Once someone breaks 5C, then it will all be over.

[Mistergq]

Originally Posted by queonda

Once someone breaks 5C, then it will all be over.

how long to that?

[tscales]

If it hasn't been broken yet.....

[hakamarob]

thanks guys. glad i asked. i will put off buying until there is a workable solution for me. until then, i will have to deal with the crappy hd dtivo software