2008-11-14, 11:19 PM
Before I got digital cable, I used GBPVR with a PVR-500 MCE (my old system is detailed in the sig below).
Now, I use a DVR set-top-box from Comcast to convert for my old analog TV and record my shows up to 2 at a time.
In comparison I really like GBPVR and the PVR-500 MCE dual channel capability. It far exceeds Comcastâs DVR in its ability to record what I want and when I want it. Comcastâs DVR is not very versatile and I frequently miss shows due to conflicts that would not occur in GBPVR.
So, now I'm interested in getting rid of the Comcast DVR, upgrading my GBPVR system with a digital card and getting a digital TV. I have many questions, but I'll start one at a time.
Ok maybe two questions at a time. I'm looking at going with the HVR-2250 as my new card (or even 2 of them).
1. What are the computer hardware requirements for a digital system? I read in some threads that a dual-core processor is a must. Or, is the computer I have listed below good enough?
2. Will I need to get a cable box for each channel I want to record on the HVR-2250? If I need cable boxes do I also need channel changers for the boxes? Or, does the HVR-2250 decode the signal and change the channels for me just like my old PVR-500 MCE?
Note: If there is a thread that already steps through setting up a digital system, feel free to refer me to it. I was unable to find one.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Chris
Now, I use a DVR set-top-box from Comcast to convert for my old analog TV and record my shows up to 2 at a time.
In comparison I really like GBPVR and the PVR-500 MCE dual channel capability. It far exceeds Comcastâs DVR in its ability to record what I want and when I want it. Comcastâs DVR is not very versatile and I frequently miss shows due to conflicts that would not occur in GBPVR.
So, now I'm interested in getting rid of the Comcast DVR, upgrading my GBPVR system with a digital card and getting a digital TV. I have many questions, but I'll start one at a time.
Ok maybe two questions at a time. I'm looking at going with the HVR-2250 as my new card (or even 2 of them).
1. What are the computer hardware requirements for a digital system? I read in some threads that a dual-core processor is a must. Or, is the computer I have listed below good enough?
2. Will I need to get a cable box for each channel I want to record on the HVR-2250? If I need cable boxes do I also need channel changers for the boxes? Or, does the HVR-2250 decode the signal and change the channels for me just like my old PVR-500 MCE?
Note: If there is a thread that already steps through setting up a digital system, feel free to refer me to it. I was unable to find one.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Chris
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GB-PVR 94.13
Win XP Pro
P4, 3.2 GHz, 1 Gig Ram, 160 Gig HD
Hauppauge PVR500
Hauppauge MediaMVP
Linksys WRT54GX Router, CAT5e Network
GB-PVR 94.13
Win XP Pro
P4, 3.2 GHz, 1 Gig Ram, 160 Gig HD
Hauppauge PVR500
Hauppauge MediaMVP
Linksys WRT54GX Router, CAT5e Network