New DVR

[Glorystar1]

The manufacturer's engineers have been at our facility for several weeks finalizing the GEOSATpro DVR1100c and DSR100 firmware. DVR firmware development is complete and the hardware has passed final approval. Manufacturing and testing will occur over the next month with pre-release review units being shipped approximately May 1st and order fulfillment before May 15th.

[RedSavina]

Thanks for the update! I really appreciate the details you provided, rather than a simple "We plan to release the unit May 15th".

I'll be patient for another 6 weeks or so. I still plan to be an "early adopter" of this unit, so please keep us posted on when you will start accepting orders (recognizing this is not a sales venue).

Thank you!

[ShaneLinder]

I got my GloryStar dish now so I am just waiting on the DVR and I will be set.

[elder]

I haven't made the move to GloryStar and am wondering should I wait for the new receiver before making the plunge? I haven't done enough research to understand all the implications of the DVR and its interface.

I have no familiarity with a DVR, could someone tell me if it is a receiver as well as a recorder or does it require a receiver?

[Iceberg]

The DVR is both a receiver and recorder. Its all in one. The advantage of a DVR/PVR (Digital Video Recorder/Personal Video Recorder) is you can record shows directly to it and play back later.

I have a couple stand alone hard drives that record on them (think VCR with no tapes and more options) that I have hooked up to the FTA boxes. The advantage is I can swap out any box that I want,.

Another option is to get a receiver that you can add a hard drive too. I have a Visionsat receiver that will accept any external hard drive. Only drawback is the HDD sits outside

So I guess the question to ask is will I be recording alot of programs? If so, then a DVR is for you. But if its a few items once in a while, the regualr receiver might be the best option and you could hook up a VCR/DVD recorder if you'd like

[elder]

Good explanation, thanks!

[ShaneLinder]

The thing with religious channels is the programs a person really likes are often going to be on either when the person is working or sleeping so a DVR becomes very practical.

[elder]

The thing with religious channels is the programs a person really likes are often going to be on either when the person is working or sleeping so a DVR becomes very practical.

Very good point! At first I was only considering archiving or sharing. I think I'll wait on the new DVR, it's not that far away.