[mythtv-users] ROKU

[Josh Burks]

On 10/7/05, bill peck <bill.peck at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On 10/7/05, match at ece.utah.edu <match at ece.utah.edu> wrote:
> > Recent discussions about the PhotoBridge peeked my interest. How about
> setting one
> > up as a diskless slave backend? That might get us a way to capture
> component HDTV
> > sources. Suddenly it would be an alternative method for satallite and
> cable users.
> >
> > Just a thought, I have no idea if the hardware would allow this. With some
> > encouragement from some ROKU users who have a clue how the hardware is
> > configured, I could be convinced to buy one and try it.
> >
> > Marvin
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>  The  HD1000 from Roku has no way to capture component video.  The component
> inputs you see in the pictures are for pass through.

It has USB though. How 'bout a Plextor ConvertX for the tuner? Add a
hub and an external drive and you've got a near-complete BE/FE system.
How cool would that be? I don't own one yet, but I'm trying to
convince the wife that I _NEED_ it :)

Josh