DirecTV-2-PC Public Beta

**jacmyoung** · 10-14-2008 10:28 AM

Anyone tried yet? Need more detail. From the D* description it seems the streaming will not have any impact on how the HDDVR is viewed by its own TV, meaning it does not use up one "tuner". Also it is not sure if the PC can stream from any one of several HDDVRs on the network.

It also does not mention PC requirement for HD viewing.

But it is certainly a great feature. I will in fact try it on my PC as soon as I get a chance. It is hooked up with all my HR21s already.

**jcrandall** · 10-14-2008 10:32 AM

It just plays recordings off the hard drive. Has no affect on the use of the HR2x, it can still record two things, download vod, and view live or recorded programs.

It does require a wired ethernet connection or wireless bridge. For HD, I'd recomend wired connections, just because of how much data is moving.

Again, the link is not available on Cyberlink's site yet.

At this point, everything is speculation of a public beta coming very soon based on the site on Directv.com

**rad** · 10-14-2008 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

Anyone tried yet? Need more detail. From the D* description it seems the streaming will not have any impact on how the HDDVR is viewed by its own TV, meaning it does not use up one "tuner". Also it is not sure if the PC can stream from any one of more several HDDVRs on the network.

It also does not mention PC requirement for HD viewing.

It doesn't tie up a tuner since you can only use it to view recorded content, not live. But you can start up a recording and then watch it while it's being recorded. However you can't do that via the application, you'd have to start the recording on the DVR or via the D* website remote scheduling.

The PC application does allow you to select which HD DVR you're 'connected' to for viewing content.

As for the PC requirements, I can't use a P4 2.66Ghz desktop system for HD, it pegs the CPU at 100% but does work just fine for SD content.

**rey_1178** · 10-14-2008 10:37 AM

I have a P4 3.2ghz L2 cache 2mb. i hope that's enough. i can't wait to use this feature!

**JohnH** · 10-14-2008 10:39 AM

It will be interesting to hear how well this works. I have not had good luck with Cyberlink codecs on my FTA stuff.

**NutFlush920** · 10-14-2008 10:41 AM

It would be cool if we could install the software on our other DVR's in the home. It would be like Whole Home DVR service from 1 primary DVR. I'm gonna check this out tonight when I get home from work.

**Bigguy** · 10-14-2008 10:50 AM

I wonder how much it will cost? I just says the beta is free.

**Madtown HD Junkie** · 10-14-2008 11:21 AM

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!

**basshive** · 10-14-2008 11:23 AM

I agree. Interested to know what the cost will be. I was so pumped when I saw this link, now just need Cyberlink to offer it up!

**ntippets** · 10-14-2008 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by REY_1178

I have a P4 3.2ghz L2 cache 2mb. i hope that's enough. i can't wait to use this feature!

A decent video card is probably more important than your processor, but the processor you listed there should be good.

This is probably the best Directv news I've heard in a while. I don't have an HDTV so I record quite a bit OTA HD content on my PC and watch it later either on it or on my laptop. In fact, I only watch local stations over the air because I want the HD. This will definitely entice me to upgrade to the HD signal and DVR so I can enjoy more HD content before I finally spring for the TV.