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HDTV recording options
The RAID 5-protected large-capacity ReadyNAS makes a perfect storage solution for HDTV recording. Available consumer-level HDTV DVRs currently don't have a standard network storage interface, so if y...
surprised more peeps are not mentioning W7MC,
for HD recording & EPG is pretty much un-beatable, I can live with the DRM....
HTPC:
Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H,
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
4GB RAM
NVIDIA 9800 1GB beast
Antec Fusion Remote Max HTPC Enclosure
Hauppauge HD PVR
Sky HD+
Dusky Control - USB Controller (This controller allows you to control one Sky or Sky+ box from a PC via USB)
IP Power 9258S Web Power switch + Power Reboot by Ping
Sony STR-DA2400ES
Hot Link XL and Emitter Expansion Kit
Ok the trick here was to get the sky HD piped to W7MC with a FULL epg in 1080p with 5.1 sound - and it works!
not for the faint hearted, its a amazing setup, now I can archive all my sky HD stuff in full 1080p & 5.1 to my NAS, unlimited storage !
you'll need this:
http://dvblogic.com/hdpvr.php
a serious labour of love but well worth it.
I use XMBC and my EVA9000 to steam HD content all over the house and the xbox 360 can extend the TV from for HTPC to another room.
for HD recording & EPG is pretty much un-beatable, I can live with the DRM....
HTPC:
Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H,
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
4GB RAM
NVIDIA 9800 1GB beast
Antec Fusion Remote Max HTPC Enclosure
Hauppauge HD PVR
Sky HD+
Dusky Control - USB Controller (This controller allows you to control one Sky or Sky+ box from a PC via USB)
IP Power 9258S Web Power switch + Power Reboot by Ping
Sony STR-DA2400ES
Hot Link XL and Emitter Expansion Kit
Ok the trick here was to get the sky HD piped to W7MC with a FULL epg in 1080p with 5.1 sound - and it works!
not for the faint hearted, its a amazing setup, now I can archive all my sky HD stuff in full 1080p & 5.1 to my NAS, unlimited storage !
you'll need this:
http://dvblogic.com/hdpvr.php
a serious labour of love but well worth it.
I use XMBC and my EVA9000 to steam HD content all over the house and the xbox 360 can extend the TV from for HTPC to another room.
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