GBPVR - reliable

[Deusxmachina]

While HD would be nice, I need to convince the mrs that we need an HD tv first

Here's what you say to convince her:

"Woman, I am going to the store now to buy an HDTV. Feel free to have a sandwich ready for me upon my triumphant return."

I hardly even watch HD on my big-screen and watch most of it on a 21" monitor. 'Course, it's near my desk, and if you sit that close it's a pretty decent size. Farther away might not work well.

Thing is, you guys have PAL anyway. That's only about 20% behind 720p HD. It's no match for 1080, but I have some 576 PAL stuff and don't think I'd be missing out too much if not having HD.

Since this is a reliability thread, I'll toss some of that in to pretend I'm on-topic. After the initial learning curve and experimentation that can come with using a customizable and truly international program like GBPVR, my setup pretty much does everything I want it to do with minor problems or annoyances that aren't much of a concern or that could be fixed if I put more time into it.

The main thing to remember is, when looking at other PVR options, what program is better, ...at any price? That would be a short list, if there would be a list at all.

Thanks again to all the plugin people, too. GBPVR wouldn't be the same without them.

[imagn]

Although i have only been using GBPVR for about 3-4 months now, i would have to say its been pretty stable. Once i got over the learning curve and set it up, the way i like it (although this took a month or two), i have not needed to do anything to it and it just seemlesly runs.

I can say hands down, that GBPVR has made my tv watching experience much more enjoyable and with the addition to be able to use the PCH, it has surpassed my expectations.

While HD would be nice, I need to convince the mrs that we need an HD tv first

The easy way to do this is find an opportune time when the wifes not around and bring one home, set it and then atleast here is the US, turn on HD HGTV and let her watch for a few hours. Should clear up any misunderstandings of "oh we dont need one"

[JonnyCam]

take a look at these flat dishes from self-sat

ohh, and you can get those stickers to make them invisible.....

Why would this be invented... :eek:

[elite]

Here's what you say to convince her:

"Woman, I am going to the store now to buy an HDTV. Feel free to have a sandwich ready for me upon my triumphant return."

I'll pack my bags now shall I

Why would this be invented... :eek:

What do you mean - all I see is a brick wall, is there really a dish there??? :eek:

take a look at these flat dishes from self-sat
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_...ywords=selfsat

Interesting, anyone know how effective these are? Not sure how it would look on my stone built house, might be able to place it under the guttering, but I'd guess this would effect reception...