2007-05-09, 02:01 PM
I am planning to build a PVR and use gbpvr with a Hauppauge MVP. I am looking at either the PVR-150 or HVR-1600. I know the 150 is supported, but the 1600 is not listed, although there are a few posts that mention it. I am told that even in analog, the 1600 is better than the 150. They are both priced the same. Can anyone tell me if the 1600 is, in fact, supported and/or if there are particular configuration issues or instructions I will need to know to use it. Is there any reason to go with the 150 vs the 1600?
Anything special I should know. I am fairly technically competant and computer literate, but have never build a PVR. My plan is to use a Dell running a Pentium 4 2GHz with 512M RAM and 80GB HD, a wired MVP and, of course, gbpvr. I will use cable (no box) and/or HD antenna. If I have trouble with the setup, I may switch to alternative free or commercial PVR software and do the scheduling from the PC and viewing from the TV, but I prefer the Tivo-like experience of programming at the set if possible.
Finally, I would like to be able to find, select and play flash videos from websites, eg. nbc.com. Will I be able to do this from the set box without downloading them to the PC?
Thank you.
Anything special I should know. I am fairly technically competant and computer literate, but have never build a PVR. My plan is to use a Dell running a Pentium 4 2GHz with 512M RAM and 80GB HD, a wired MVP and, of course, gbpvr. I will use cable (no box) and/or HD antenna. If I have trouble with the setup, I may switch to alternative free or commercial PVR software and do the scheduling from the PC and viewing from the TV, but I prefer the Tivo-like experience of programming at the set if possible.
Finally, I would like to be able to find, select and play flash videos from websites, eg. nbc.com. Will I be able to do this from the set box without downloading them to the PC?
Thank you.