[mythtv-users] DISH 811 and Myth
John Sturgeon
john at sturgeonfamily.com
Tue Aug 10 14:49:37 EDT 2004
Brian wrote:
>Hello. I am considering making a Myth box however I'm not sure if I will
>be able to do what I want. I have a 55" Mitsubishi HDTV however I don't
>have a receiver or OTA antennae to get HD. I plan to purchase the DISH811
>http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/product_brochures/dish_811.pdf so
>I can finally take advantage of HDTV. I could get Dish Networks HD
>package however I doubt I will be able to pull in any OTA HD signals. I
>live in the country so Dish is my only option.
>
>Here's the problem. I currently have a standard def PVR going into my TV
>and I would lose the PVR if I got the 811. Is it possible to use the HD
>part of the 811 with Myth to record HD? Is anyone doing this? Apparently
>it outputs HD through either DVI or component. The Hauppauge PVR250
>doesn't have inputs for that. Would I have to get a DVI/Component to
>S-Video adapter? Would that affect quality? Is there anything I am
>missing? I wouldn't think I am asking to do something out of the
>ordinary.
>
>I thought about buying the Dish921 however if I'm going to spend $1000 on
>a PVR, I would rather put the money towards Myth.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>--
>Brian
>
I currently use the 721 and it's awesome (in addition to my MythTV
box...). The only reason I didn't purchase the 921(based on the same
software as the 721) was because I felt like I could build an HD-HTPC
for roughly the same ammount, and get more flexibility. Since you can't
receive OTA broadcasts where you live, then the way I see it, the 921 is
your best bet. Besides... it uses Linux ;).
--
John Sturgeon <><
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