OTA DVR discussion and options
For the past couple of years I have been trying to identify OTA DVR devices, and the pro's and con's associated with them. My findings indicate their are only a few devices available and most of the information about them, e.g. tuner performance, app availability (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.), how to they handle channel re-scans when rotating an antenna, etc. comes only from the manufactures site (if they post it), contacting the manufacturer tech support (grrr.) or by performing a lot of time consuming searches. I think this should be a separate forum, but I'm guessing a lot of you have researched this issue, and help keep the members up to date as new options become available.
I am still looking for the "right" OTA DVR, and any information provided here will be appreciated. |
Cm-7400 channel master tv
CM-7400 CHANNEL MASTER TV
Brief overview: Manufacturer link: http://www.channelmaster.com/Channel...r_TV_s/304.htm Only VUDU app - No Netflix, Amazon, etc. Other Internet services touted (Social networking and photo sharing). I don't know about the quality or usability of these apps. Some reviews indicate the box get's hot. Built in WiFi ~Price as of Oct. 2012: $349.99 Features View and record local over-the-air digital broadcast The most HD movies streaming on demand (VUDU™)* Highest quality HD movie streaming available (1080p) by Vudu™ Records digital TV and HDTV Dual Tuned DVR allowing two programs to record simultaneously Pause, rewind and record live TV Electronic programming guide and TV guide functions Social networking + photo sharing apps (Picasa™, Flickr ™) Advanced search features, schedule recordings, and parental control settings Video 480i/480p 720p 1080p/1080i Audio Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus Tuners Dual ATSC/Clear QAM1 No monthly subscription fee Includes a one year manufacturer's limited warranty Recording Capacity 320GB Hard Disk Drive2 Up to 35 hours of HD recording3 Up to 150 hours of SD recording3 Wireless Built-in 802.11b/g/n Dimensions 10(w) x 7(d) x 1.75(h) inches Rear Panel Features RJ-45 Ethernet USB 2.0 HDMI® eSATA Digital Audio (Optical) RF output RF antenna/cable input4 RCA component and composite video Stereo audio Front Panel Features Illuminated power standby button Indicators for network status, HD and recording status USB 2.0 IR receiver Capacitive touchpad Clock display Contents Included Channel Master TV Unit User Guide Quick Start Guide IR Universal Remote Control AA Batteries Composite and Stero Audio Cable RF Coaxial Cable HDMI Cable AC Adapter 1 Clear QAM support varies city by city, check your cable provider for compatibility. 2 Recording capacity is an estimate and depends on the type of programming being recorded. 3 Recording hours are eastimated and subject to change. 4 Requires an antenna for free broadcast TV. Requires a broadband Internet connection for web movies and apps. The following audio file formats are supported: (AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, WMA Pro, Dolby Digital). The following photo file formats are supported: (BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF). The following video file formats are supported: (MPEG 1,2,4, H.264, WM9, DivX, AVS, MP4/MOV, MKV, VC1). At this time, the VUDU service is only available in the United States. |
TiVo Premiere (Not the Premiere 4 or XL4)
Brief Overview:
Manufactures Link: http://www.tivo.com/products/tivo-premiere/index.html Apps: Netlfix, HuluPlus, Amazon, YouTube, PANDORA. Does not retain previous scan after re-scan after Antenna rotated in different direction. As of October 2012, Guide (which I hear is very good) is ~$15 per month |
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