[opendtv] Re: ATSC High Def Recorder

  • From: "Adam Goldberg" <adam_g@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:02:18 -0400

You can have everything you want quite easily -- but not without a monthly
fee.

On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 6:24 AM, Ciril Kosorok <kosorok@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>  I also had a similar DVB-T wishlist that came true recently when
> Panasonic released their DMR-BW500 DVB-T recorder.
> Best thing since sliced bread! Now I can't live without it! Maybe you'll
> have to wait for the ATSC version...
>
> Quick spec:
> ===============
> - Blu-ray Disc Recorder with 500GB HDD & Twin HD Tuner
> - Integrated Twin HD Digital Tuner, Record Two Programs Simultaneously
> - Playback and Archive to Blu-ray Disc in 1920 x 1080p or DVD
> - 7 Day Electronic Programme Guide Support
> - HD Optimiser with Digital Noise Reduction for Digital Broadcasting
> - HD Networking with SD Memory Card (AVCHD movie and JPEG [HD])
> http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4337
>
>
>
> Ciril Kosorok
> AUSTRALIA
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> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx
> *To:* opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Friday, July 18, 2008 2:47 PM
> *Subject:* [opendtv] ATSC High Def Recorder
>
> Does anyone know if there is a box one can buy with the following features?
>
>
>
> 1.  ATSC tuner.
>
> 2.  Record native HD signals, full quality of the broadcast.
>
> 3.  NO monthly fee or registration.
>
> 4.  Record to Hard Drive for time shifting and replays.
>
> 5.  HDMI output.
>
> 6.  Composite Video output (to be used until I get a monitor with HDMI).
>
> 7.  Be able to record one channel and watch another.
>
>
>
> The list is in order of importance.
>
>
>
> I used to use a computer with a MyHD card to record .ts files, but I would
> like just a plain blackbox that can use a universal remote and doesn't
> require running all the time.
>
>
>
> I found a Sony DVR and JVC DVHS that records HD, but it appears both are
> discontinued.  I found lots of DVD and PVR recorders that record SD, but not
> HD.
>
>
>
> I see that the TiVO is HD, but works only with a monthly charge.  Do the
> DirectTV boxes require activation (i.e. monthly charge) to work with ATSC?
>
>
>
> I searched avsforum but getting through the all the posts took up more of
> my evening than I wanted it to and I still didn't find straight answers.
>
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> If I, being in the business, can't get to the answers, how is the common
> consumer to?
>
>
>
> Dan
>
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