RE: [VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?

[greatermac]

[VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?

What, no HTPC users with Voom? Again, what is this Whole house solution?

--- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "greatermac" <macman747@y...> wrote:
>
> I use MCE 2005 as the center of my home theater. I can time-shift VOOM
> programming (like TIVO) through MCE, but it is not HD, and the IR
> control of the STB is not the most reliable.
>
> It would be a great coup for VOOM, if it can provide a PCI or AGP card
> solution (with a CAM card) for HTPC users. These are avialable outside
> the US, but for some reason not available in the US. If VOOM were to
> do this, VOOM would instantly become the no-brainer choice for anyone
> with HTPC (and there are more and more every day).
>
> I read that VOOM plans some PC integration, and am curious if
> something like what I am describing (dreaming is in the works?





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[Robert Heitner]

Watch this video to see Voom's "Whole House Solution" ..
http://www.satelliteguys.us/2005ces/bbdemo.wmv


Robert Heitner Jr.
Data Developers Plus, Corp.
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From: greatermac [mailto:macman747@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:56 AM
To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?



What, no HTPC users with Voom? Again, what is this Whole house solution?

--- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "greatermac" <macman747@y...> wrote:
>
> I use MCE 2005 as the center of my home theater. I can time-shift VOOM
> programming (like TIVO) through MCE, but it is not HD, and the IR
> control of the STB is not the most reliable.
>
> It would be a great coup for VOOM, if it can provide a PCI or AGP card
> solution (with a CAM card) for HTPC users. These are avialable outside
> the US, but for some reason not available in the US. If VOOM were to
> do this, VOOM would instantly become the no-brainer choice for anyone
> with HTPC (and there are more and more every day).
>
> I read that VOOM plans some PC integration, and am curious if
> something like what I am describing (dreaming is in the works?





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[Mike Kessler]

I currently use SageTV on my HTPC. It has (most of) the Voom listings.
I haven't tried it with Voom, but plan to by end of this week.

----- Original Message -----

>
> What, no HTPC users with Voom? Again, what is this Whole house solution?
>
> --- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "greatermac" <macman747@y...> wrote:
>>
>> I use MCE 2005 as the center of my home theater. I can time-shift VOOM
>> programming (like TIVO) through MCE, but it is not HD, and the IR
>> control of the STB is not the most reliable.
>>
>> It would be a great coup for VOOM, if it can provide a PCI or AGP card
>> solution (with a CAM card) for HTPC users. These are avialable outside
>> the US, but for some reason not available in the US. If VOOM were to
>> do this, VOOM would instantly become the no-brainer choice for anyone
>> with HTPC (and there are more and more every day).
>>
>> I read that VOOM plans some PC integration, and am curious if
>> something like what I am describing (dreaming is in the works?
>
>
>
>
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[greatermac]

[VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?

MCE's guide pulls all of VOOM's satellite listings, but provides no
info for the OTA.

My problem is that watching live tv I have to choose to either the
ability to pause, rewind, etc. through MCE, but not in HD mode (then
what's the point of all these HD channels?), or watch in glorious HD,
but without the ability to pause, etc.. Of course, all recordings are
in standard def also:-(

A VOOM PC tuner card would allow HD time shifting, recording, etc.,
and would bring a great competitive advantage to the company.

Robert, thanks for the Whole House Solution pointer.

--- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Kessler" <mike@d...> wrote:
> I currently use SageTV on my HTPC. It has (most of) the Voom listings.
> I haven't tried it with Voom, but plan to by end of this week.






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[Doug Holcombe]

OK. More vaporware? I have been using Comcast DVR now
for three months. Dual tuner one that just came out. I
love it. BUT!!! I miss the awesome picture that I
received from Voom. Even the crapiest picture I got on
Voom is 10X better than comcasts. I don't under stand
it. I am now torn between the DVR and a great picture!
I am going to hold out for now and keep my dual tuner
DVR with Comcast. I will be watching Voom to see if
they deliver on the DVR. If so, Then Wilt better go a
head and schedule me out a re-installation! Because I
will be coming home to Voom+DVR solution!

Thanks

Doug


--- Robert Heitner <ddprobert@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Watch this video to see Voom's "Whole House
> Solution" ..
> http://www.satelliteguys.us/2005ces/bbdemo.wmv
>
>
> Robert Heitner Jr.
> Data Developers Plus, Corp.
> <blocked::http://www.ddpcorp.com>
> http://www.ddpcorp.com
>
> Home of the #1 Contact Management Solution!
> <blocked::BLOCKED::http://www.riatacrm.com/>
> http://www.riatacrm.com
>
>
> _____
>
> From: greatermac [mailto:macman747@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:56 AM
> To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?
>
>
>
> What, no HTPC users with Voom? Again, what is this
> Whole house solution?
>
> --- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "greatermac"
> <macman747@y...> wrote:
> >
> > I use MCE 2005 as the center of my home theater. I
> can time-shift VOOM
> > programming (like TIVO) through MCE, but it is not
> HD, and the IR
> > control of the STB is not the most reliable.
> >
> > It would be a great coup for VOOM, if it can
> provide a PCI or AGP card
> > solution (with a CAM card) for HTPC users. These
> are avialable outside
> > the US, but for some reason not available in the
> US. If VOOM were to
> > do this, VOOM would instantly become the
> no-brainer choice for anyone
> > with HTPC (and there are more and more every day).
> >
> > I read that VOOM plans some PC integration, and am
> curious if
> > something like what I am describing (dreaming
> is in the works?
>
>
>
>
>
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[greatermac]

[VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?

Well, here is a link relating to MS's plans for MCE:

http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=26666&category=main

If anyone in VOOM marketing has half a brain, this could be a big boon
for VOOM and offer a compelling reason for HTPC users to switch to
VOOM from whatever provider they are using now. It shouldn't be so
tough or costly: a third party will be making the PC cards, MS is
pushing MCE, VOOM just needs to facilitate the process and it will
gather a whole bunch of proselytizing converts.

I for one know that I'll jump to whomever is the first out of the
gate. Just wish it is VOOM....


--- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, Doug Holcombe <apad0708@y...> wrote:
> OK. More vaporware? I have been using Comcast DVR now
> for three months. Dual tuner one that just came out. I
> love it. BUT!!! I miss the awesome picture that I
> received from Voom. Even the crapiest picture I got on
> Voom is 10X better than comcasts. I don't under stand
> it. I am now torn between the DVR and a great picture!
> I am going to hold out for now and keep my dual tuner
> DVR with Comcast. I will be watching Voom to see if
> they deliver on the DVR. If so, Then Wilt better go a
> head and schedule me out a re-installation! Because I
> will be coming home to Voom+DVR solution!
>
> Thanks
>
> Doug
>
>
> --- Robert Heitner <ddprobert@y...> wrote:
>
> > Watch this video to see Voom's "Whole House
> > Solution" ..
> > http://www.satelliteguys.us/2005ces/bbdemo.wmv
> >
> >
> > Robert Heitner Jr.
> > Data Developers Plus, Corp.
> > <blocked::http://www.ddpcorp.com>
> > http://www.ddpcorp.com
> >
> > Home of the #1 Contact Management Solution!
> > <blocked::BLOCKED::http://www.riatacrm.com/>
> > http://www.riatacrm.com
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: greatermac [mailto:macman747@y...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 6:56 AM
> > To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [VOOM] Re: VOOM in a PC?
> >
> >
> >
> > What, no HTPC users with Voom? Again, what is this
> > Whole house solution?
> >
> > --- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "greatermac"
> > <macman747@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I use MCE 2005 as the center of my home theater. I
> > can time-shift VOOM
> > > programming (like TIVO) through MCE, but it is not
> > HD, and the IR
> > > control of the STB is not the most reliable.
> > >
> > > It would be a great coup for VOOM, if it can
> > provide a PCI or AGP card
> > > solution (with a CAM card) for HTPC users. These
> > are avialable outside
> > > the US, but for some reason not available in the
> > US. If VOOM were to
> > > do this, VOOM would instantly become the
> > no-brainer choice for anyone
> > > with HTPC (and there are more and more every day).
> > >
> > > I read that VOOM plans some PC integration, and am
> > curious if
> > > something like what I am describing (dreaming
> > is in the works?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
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> >
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