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  1. #1
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    But WHY??

    I used to use a PC DVR and it doesn't compare in any way to the quality of a TiVo!

    Just curious

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    Quote Originally Posted by zollymonsta
    I used to use a PC DVR and it doesn't compare in any way to the quality of a TiVo!
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    I am inclinded to agree here... The issues I have with PC systems is with the noise and remote interface... while the remote interface issues have (on the whole) been resolved, there is still a problem with noise, heat and power consumption of a PC based solution. Quiet PC solutions are available but many video and tuner cards also have fans on them. If you are able to hide the PC away in a cupboard somewhere then it could be viable... However, you should also remember that a TiVo will consume about a tenth of the power of a high end PC solution.

    If you are still keen on a PC soluton then you might like to have a look at the EPG collector mentioned here as well as the free PVR software mentioned here.

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    Why

    MCE 2005 is very slick and I want a networked environment -the plan is to build 5 x PC DVR - dinning room,Kitchen,Kids,master bedroom , Wife PC and mine . Noise can be dealt to . I don't think quality is a issue anymore and the EPG is easy . The PC doesn't have to look like a PC - checkout the links to see what I mean - I have just spent a few weeks comparing all the flavours and I have decided to try MCE 2005.

    http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/373/move_over_tivo

    http://www.arisetec.com/products/HT-400.htm

    I hadn't thought about heat but in the particular installs heat is not a issue.
    Power consumption yes I expect that will be an issue but we do have a spa pool and everything pales in comparison to that sucker.

    Also there are some interfaces to home automation you can do through MCE (I live in a smarthome)

    If a series II could work in NZ I might reconcider.


    Regards Greg

    PS:I work in the broadcasting Industry (20 yrs ) as a video tape editor - not that there is much tape anymore
    Last edited by GregMoore; 12-01-2005 at 01:26 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GregMoore
    and the EPG is easy .
    How do you mean easy? Easy to use?
    Since there is no EPG in NZ for MCE.

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    Wink

    haha fighting a continuous battle Tenty... tho i agree with you.

    single thread discussion model vs actual human conversation (different thoughts on same/similar/related subjects (ie tangents) but all related in a multitude of ways). It's a shame such software paradigms dont exist yet though wiki's are the closest thing to it I suppose.

    but yeah. Reckon if u got something to say start a new thread and avoid diverging the current thread if you can. Hey i start new threads, and half time not even tivo related. LOL sorry. Always interesting when someone posts new thread, spurs a bit of activity at the least which is all good. It's fun, I like to know what other people are thinking or know

    hmm nearly dinner time. bbq right about now sounds good

    cya

    TiM
    Last edited by timmy; 13-01-2005 at 09:03 PM.

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    Hi,

    BBQ yes damn good idea, Akld yes.. how about a pub somewhere central -it might at least stop it turning into a gearfeast!

    I'm working up there fulltime at the moment - only getting home long enough in the weekend to download the next slice...

    just to diverge back to MCE etc, I just converted an old laptop into MP3 server to sit alongside Tivo and the whole process reminded me how damn good tivo is.. )

    While there is tons of great software, the laptop is quiet etc etc so should be perfect - but it is still clunky and crappy compared to tivo babee, silky smooth.. I reaffirmed my vows to the Tivo gods after that experience.

    (sorry Tenty my hypermultithreading cpu couldn't spawn a new thread link)

    * Why are your slice updates not automated? LOL on serial or something?
    Palmod +FTA + serial + no DSL till recently = incompatible with emulator = next project...
    Last edited by Grant; 17-01-2005 at 05:24 AM.

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    You're not on your own in Christchurch though....

    There's 3 of us working in this office have tivos - 4th being persuaded.....

    Almost enough for a mainland BBQ or at least a beer.....

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    Chch GetTogether

    How about me have a meetup, Later this month eh?

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    Anyone in Welly who owns a bbq?

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    Quote Originally Posted by zollymonsta
    Anyone in Welly who owns a bbq?
    What about take-aways somewhere like Petone/Karori? We can get creative with the whole BBQ idea. In all fairness, I think you might be the only local (Wellington) TiVo user on the forum that I don't personally know

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