Are they comming out with a cheaper and lower power "media center extender" than the XBox? It seems buying an XBox is a bit of an overkill for just watching TV.
@rasmasyean They've had several stand alone M.C. Extenders, 2 probs. Sometimes they went on sale otherwise @ the B&M stores they were really expensive! AND It's been a while since I specifically have seen them. 1 things M$ seems to do is EOL products before people really catch up to them. For ex the XP & Vista media center remotes: they don't sell the M$ versions anymore (except ebay ) for many years despite HTPC's getting more & more popular. Maybe overkill but.... xbox maybe all there is
@nkdumb024 I use the OTA dual tuner HDHomerun and the PC in my study does all the recording for me. I use an XBox 360 as an extender to get the signal to my TV in the family room as well as one in the bedroom. It works brilliantly and better than any DVR I have used from the cable company.
@Ndragonawa Where ? did you see it saying that ? HDHomeruns - YES can use MythTV and a host of other front end player programs.
But unless MythTV passes the Cablelabs standard for DRM (which only WM7 has that I'm aware of and why it's the only product certified to use these or the other guys 4 tuner model) then Myth TV isn't going to be able to use this at least for now.
Definitely the best option for most HTPC folks, especially those with multiple HTPCs or tiny HTPCs that can't fit an internal card. I work for a cableco and I'd LOVE to test this when it's released.
I love how this ad was released before the CableLabs certifications, even though it may be at least 2 more months from now before it sees the light of day. That being said, I've been waiting and waiting to pick this thing up. I want one so badly and it's sad that it's taking so long, and that the updates on the message boards are so sparse and ambiguous.
@atweedie70 It is NOW, FINALLY, available for Pre-Order from Newegg - 3 tuner expected ship is very late in June (so about a month & half), but you can order now.
This vid went viral on Cairo
lopezjackie515 1 month ago
Your video is a favorite on Conakry
wyattorr820 2 months ago
Are they comming out with a cheaper and lower power "media center extender" than the XBox? It seems buying an XBox is a bit of an overkill for just watching TV.
rasmasyean 6 months ago
@rasmasyean They've had several stand alone M.C. Extenders, 2 probs. Sometimes they went on sale otherwise @ the B&M stores they were really expensive! AND It's been a while since I specifically have seen them. 1 things M$ seems to do is EOL products before people really catch up to them. For ex the XP & Vista media center remotes: they don't sell the M$ versions anymore (except ebay ) for many years despite HTPC's getting more & more popular. Maybe overkill but.... xbox maybe all there is
Bdubslawman 4 months ago
Do these "Stack"? i.e. Can you use like 2 of them to get 6 tuners, etc.?
rasmasyean 6 months ago
Doesnt the PS3 also work as a media extender?
OGYOSHI0007 8 months ago
How can I get this to multiple HDTVs easily? Media center extenders? which ones specifically? any other options? thanks in advance!
nkdumb024 9 months ago
@nkdumb024 I use the OTA dual tuner HDHomerun and the PC in my study does all the recording for me. I use an XBox 360 as an extender to get the signal to my TV in the family room as well as one in the bedroom. It works brilliantly and better than any DVR I have used from the cable company.
markweir 9 months ago
will this work on linux??
Belzard 9 months ago
@Belzard Yes it works with other DVR applications like MythTV for Linux.
Ndragonawa 9 months ago
@Ndragonawa Where ? did you see it saying that ? HDHomeruns - YES can use MythTV and a host of other front end player programs.
But unless MythTV passes the Cablelabs standard for DRM (which only WM7 has that I'm aware of and why it's the only product certified to use these or the other guys 4 tuner model) then Myth TV isn't going to be able to use this at least for now.
Bdubslawman 9 months ago
@Bdubslawman that's the first thing that came to mind... don't think mythtv and DRM would mix well together :)
how would that be bypassed??
Belzard 9 months ago
@Ndragonawa ahh cheers for that. also, are the recordings DRM-free on myth? can it record HD channels?
Belzard 9 months ago
@Belzard Yes it can record HD, but whether it's DRM free depends on your service provider.
Ndragonawa 9 months ago
@Belzard Not at this time.
Bdubslawman 9 months ago
At 0:49 it says to connect cable connection. What cable connection is it talking about?
mrahman248 10 months ago
Definitely the best option for most HTPC folks, especially those with multiple HTPCs or tiny HTPCs that can't fit an internal card. I work for a cableco and I'd LOVE to test this when it's released.
jevansturner 10 months ago
I love how this ad was released before the CableLabs certifications, even though it may be at least 2 more months from now before it sees the light of day. That being said, I've been waiting and waiting to pick this thing up. I want one so badly and it's sad that it's taking so long, and that the updates on the message boards are so sparse and ambiguous.
Pathogen246 10 months ago
I want one too!
metalfan49 1 year ago
When is it coming out... I want one
atweedie70 1 year ago
@atweedie70 it hasn't even been approved by CableLabs yet, so don't hold your breath
Pathogen246 10 months ago
@atweedie70 It is NOW, FINALLY, available for Pre-Order from Newegg - 3 tuner expected ship is very late in June (so about a month & half), but you can order now.
Bdubslawman 9 months ago
Cool...where IS IT, though?!
Meechiebaby92 1 year ago