[mythtv-users] Dishnetwork Dual receivers

[Dan Wilson]

On 07/18/2011 06:56 AM, Dan Wilga wrote:
> You should also know that the second receiver on a dual-receiver unit 
> is SD, not HD. I just verified this on the Technology page of their site.
>
> Personally, I just had them give me two separate receivers, and I pay 
> the extra $6/month (or whatever it is this week.) I don't yet have HD 
> capture hardware, though. I'm waiting for some kind soul to do the v4l 
> driver for the Colossus, rather than shell out a whole bunch of money 
> for the oh-so-buggy HDPVR.
>

Yes, I knew that the second receiver was SD.

I hadn't read about the Colossus until you mentioned it. Now I want one! 
I imagine that it ought to be much more stable than the external box. I 
haven't bought either yet - I'll keep watching for a v4l driver.

Thanks,

Dan.