Howz it Over Here?

[uncrules]

I agree that the Ethernet port is an advantage for the H21 over the H20. But I will disagree with you about the speed of the H20. While is was dog slow when it initially came out, software upgrades that came out later sped it up tremendously. When I got rid of my H20 about 2 months ago it was much faster than the HR20 I have which is faster still than the HR22 I got to replace the H20-600 I had.

You're right that you can get the AM21 OTA add on for for HR21 and HR22. However, as far as I know, the AM21 doesn't work with the H21. And the OTA tuner in the H20-600 is better than the tuner in the AM21. The H20-100 may be a different story, but the H20-600 had a tremendous OTA tuner.

 

[Quantum]

I tend to agree about the newest models. And saw that about ethernet but don't need it. I am reducing this box to the lowest posible function --decrypting the signal-- and I'll take care of the rest with MythTV, to reduce exposure to fiddling and DRM to the greatest extent possible. Just give me the transport stream and I am happy.

shibby, thought you might be a Mason due to your nick. Can't say anymore, except that I am.

Have bought the Hauppauge HVR-1250 and am setting it up now. Looks like just the ticket.

 

[shibby191]

However, as far as I know, the AM21 doesn't work with the H21.

We'll just say that it's really "cutting edge" technology.

 

[Rey]

We'll just say that it's really "cutting edge" technology.

someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe the latest ce for the H21 is allowing the connection for the am21. i can't say anymore because this is part of the ce forum so a yes or no should do

 

[Smith P.]

OK, thanks.

Does anyone know which receivers support the new DVB-S2?

Is anyone using the HD-PVR?

Quantum, why you still repeat the question about DVB-S2 ? What it give you ?
How you suppose to used it ?

 

[Quantum]

'Why I repeat the question'? Because I would like a definitive answer, and I believe I now have the best one available.

'How I suppose to use it'? I am supposed to use it when in the future all channels are DVB-S2. I was being forward-thinking, in looking for the receiver that is future-proof to the greatest extent possible.

Your posts to me lately Smith, P. have not been of the friendly variety, so I have to ask you why, did you think I was going to try and harness it for a death ray?

 

[joed32]

What is DVB-S2?

 

[Quantum]

Linked it above. It's the new transmission protocol Direct & Dish are moving to.

 

[JAG72]

Linked it above. It's the new transmission protocol Direct & Dish are moving to.

Where does it say anything about Directv using it?

 

[uncrules]

someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe the latest ce for the H21 is allowing the connection for the am21. i can't say anymore because this is part of the ce forum so a yes or no should do

Ah, I see. I haven't kept up with the CE for the H21 since I don't have one.

 

[Smith P.]

'Why I repeat the question'? Because I would like a definitive answer, and I believe I now have the best one available.

'How I suppose to use it'? I am supposed to use it when in the future all channels are DVB-S2. I was being forward-thinking, in looking for the receiver that is future-proof to the greatest extent possible.

Your posts to me lately Smith, P. have not been of the friendly variety, so I have to ask you why, did you think I was going to try and harness it for a death ray?

Nope, nothing personal - just curious why some technical aspects worried you when the providers try to hide it from customers. They switched to lease program so we shouldn't care what technology/standards implemented and swap the equipment no cost for you( but each time increase commitment term ).

 

[Quantum]

Where does it say anything about Directv using it?

Here.

To wit:
"DirecTV in the U.S. is now switching over to DVB-S2 with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec for their local and some national HDTV channels."

 

[Smith P.]

Outdated info, perhaps "now" happened a few years ago when Hxx and HRxx receivers begun installing, at least two years ago.

 

[Ronnie-]

Outdated info, perhaps "now" happened a few years ago when Hxx and HRxx receivers begun installing, at least two years ago.

Thats what I was thinking. Good ole wikipedia.

 

[Rey]

Ah, I see. I haven't kept up with the CE for the H21 since I don't have one.

yes, i see you have quite a few dvr's. very nice

 

[JAG72]

Here.

To wit:
"DirecTV in the U.S. is now switching over to DVB-S2 with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec for their local and some national HDTV channels."

So basicly it is just any of their MPEG4 receivers.

 

[Quantum]

Erm, not necessarily. Depends on when this began, which none of us knows. This is why I asked.

 

[JAG72]

Erm, not necessarily. Depends on when this began, which none of us knows. This is why I asked.

Most likely is all their MPEG 4 equipment since they broadcast all their MPEG4 HD channels the same way. You are being way to over complicated with your decision. Just because they are doing this today does not mean they will continue using it in the future. If you wait for the latest and greatest you will never buy anything in life because there is always something else new coming around the corner.

But this is just an opinion of a wet rag.

 

[Quantum]

Don't be down on yourself JAG72. You can't help it you're a wet rag...

 

[Ronnie-]

Haha, now you guys hug!