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Getting closer to ordering Directv. (Dish plug pulled Feb 2). I know I want to get the whole home DVR service (MRV), but I was wondering what benefit, if any, is there in getting a second HDDVR at order time. I already have my 2TB eSata drive ready so the extra HD space is not an issue. Can you share recordings from both DVR's? Does it allow recording of more than 2 shows simultaneously? How about record two, watch a recorded third and a recorded fourth?
Finally, can my SD connection(s) make use of the MRV?
Finally, can my SD connection(s) make use of the MRV?
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I recently came over to D* from E*. The deal was a free HD DVR and a free HD receiver. I upgraded the HD receiver to an HD DVR for $99. That essentially doubled my recording capability. That was worth $99.
Now on each of the TVs (living room and bedroom) I can record a show while watching live, or record 2 shows while watching something that was previously recorded. I also connected my OTA antenna directly to the TV. I can record 2 things from satellite and switch over to OTA to watch teh local news or whatever.
My son runs DirecTV2PC on his computer. his computer is connected to a 27" LCD using HDMI. He can watch recorded programming from EITHER of the 2 DVRs in his room via his computer. Works very well. Only limit to that is a single DVR can only stream 1 program over the network. So if DVR#1 (living room) has a recorded program that my wife wants to watch in the bedroom (because I'm watching hockey in the living room) then my son can't ALSO watch recorded programming off of DVR#1. He can watch something off DVR#2 (bedroom) if he wants. .... or he can just go play City of Heroes until his fingers bleed.
All in all... VERY happy with the switch.
Now on each of the TVs (living room and bedroom) I can record a show while watching live, or record 2 shows while watching something that was previously recorded. I also connected my OTA antenna directly to the TV. I can record 2 things from satellite and switch over to OTA to watch teh local news or whatever.
My son runs DirecTV2PC on his computer. his computer is connected to a 27" LCD using HDMI. He can watch recorded programming from EITHER of the 2 DVRs in his room via his computer. Works very well. Only limit to that is a single DVR can only stream 1 program over the network. So if DVR#1 (living room) has a recorded program that my wife wants to watch in the bedroom (because I'm watching hockey in the living room) then my son can't ALSO watch recorded programming off of DVR#1. He can watch something off DVR#2 (bedroom) if he wants. .... or he can just go play City of Heroes until his fingers bleed.
All in all... VERY happy with the switch.
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Yes, even though it will cost extra, get all HD boxes up front. If you upgrade a box or add a box later, it resets your contract back to two years.
I have two DVRs and 2 HD boxes (one of the HD is on an SDTV), and the biggest advantage is being able to set up and stagger recordings between them so they don't interfere with what you are watching (probably the biggest technical flaw with the VIP622/722). With the new TV series season just started and a lot of time conflicts, the more recording tuners you have the better! (One thing that would be awesome when they fix the "set a recording from another DVR" problem is if all the DVRs would work together automatically for conflict management so everything gets recorded!) Regardless of how many DVRs you have on the system, it dumps all the recordings into one list accessible by any HD box on the system.
Also, only DVRs can access the On Demand channels and initiate downloads (this is another thing that needs to be fixed so it can be done at any HD receiver on the system). But once a download is started, it is just like any other recording and can be watched by any HD box on the system.
Yes, even though it will cost extra, get all HD boxes up front. If you upgrade a box or add a box later, it resets your contract back to two years.
I have two DVRs and 2 HD boxes (one of the HD is on an SDTV), and the biggest advantage is being able to set up and stagger recordings between them so they don't interfere with what you are watching (probably the biggest technical flaw with the VIP622/722). With the new TV series season just started and a lot of time conflicts, the more recording tuners you have the better!
(One thing that would be awesome when they fix the "set a recording from another DVR" problem is if all the DVRs would work together automatically for conflict management so everything gets recorded!) Regardless of how many DVRs you have on the system, it dumps all the recordings into one list accessible by any HD box on the system. Also, only DVRs can access the On Demand channels and initiate downloads (this is another thing that needs to be fixed so it can be done at any HD receiver on the system). But once a download is started, it is just like any other recording and can be watched by any HD box on the system.
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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