[mythtv-users] alternative DVR approach

Anthony Giggins seven at seven.dorksville.net
Tue Mar 27 02:17:16 UTC 2012


On 27 March 2012 10:28, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Nick Morrott <knowledgejunkie at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > On 26 March 2012 23:54, Richard Morton <richard.e.morton at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/emerging-tech/2012/03/26/seven-day-wonder-inside-the-promise-tv-40154879/5/#top
> >
> > More detailed info at
> >
> http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/emerging-tech/2012/03/25/four-strong-team-builds-digital-tv-revolution-40154872/
> >
> > If it's a revolution I'll eat my MythTV user guide :)
>
> I agree, but it is certainly a different approach.
>
> >
> > *Only* 1000 GBP for the seven day version. The 2000 GBP "pro" version
> > has a search feature. No internet connectivity. Is this a DVR for
> > Sunday supplement readers who respond to the BOSE ads?
> >
>
> Out of inerest what would it cost to make a computer with 6 digital
> tuners and 7TB recording space, assuming you were going to do the same
> thing with mythtv and standard hardware? GBP1000 doesn't seem like a
> huge amount (although it probably still buys 2000 of my currency).
>
>
>
> > It's products like this that make you realise how amazing MythTV is -
> > thanks to all past, present and future contributors to the project.
>
> Indeed. Actually there is a chap on this list who records 24/7 - can't
> recall his name, he was trying to track down mem leak which was
> apparent to him, presumably becasue of his intensive usage :)
> _______________________________________________
>
>
I think your refering to Udo?

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/473282?#473282

Cheers
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