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CDGhunter
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Hi All,
I'm new to all this PVR stuff, I've been reading lots of reviews and searching for my ideal PVR - could someone have a look through my "wish list" and suggest a suitable PVR / whatever device would best fit the job ?
Thanks
Record to HDD (160 GB or bigger)
Record in DVD (disc) format and DivX and / or Xvid
Should have ethernet cable for networking (CAT5)
Should be able to stream to and from the PC
also allow streaming to / from XBMC (Xbox Media Center)
Should allow filesharing (web/ftp?) so that you can transfer a recorded show directly to the PC
hopefully stream other recordings to a PC whilst recording another program
Should be able to record "Sky TV" (UK) - any Macrovision problems ?
playing mp3's would be a bonus (standard on most DVD players these days)
stream mp3's from a PC / xbox with XBMC
On screen program guide to allow programming of recordings etc
Freeview tuner ?
allow you to edit the recording to chop off adverts etc
SCART cables or compatible with UK equipment
Also, I have an xbox with XBMC on it and I'm getting an Xbox360, so it would be nice if my PVR could be used with these too
Edit: Forgot to mention I'm also looking for a surround sound system so it would be good if this device had a digital audio output - I guess ?
I'm new to all this PVR stuff, I've been reading lots of reviews and searching for my ideal PVR - could someone have a look through my "wish list" and suggest a suitable PVR / whatever device would best fit the job ?
Thanks
Record to HDD (160 GB or bigger)
Record in DVD (disc) format and DivX and / or Xvid
Should have ethernet cable for networking (CAT5)
Should be able to stream to and from the PC
also allow streaming to / from XBMC (Xbox Media Center)
Should allow filesharing (web/ftp?) so that you can transfer a recorded show directly to the PC
hopefully stream other recordings to a PC whilst recording another program
Should be able to record "Sky TV" (UK) - any Macrovision problems ?
playing mp3's would be a bonus (standard on most DVD players these days)
stream mp3's from a PC / xbox with XBMC
On screen program guide to allow programming of recordings etc
Freeview tuner ?
allow you to edit the recording to chop off adverts etc
SCART cables or compatible with UK equipment
Also, I have an xbox with XBMC on it and I'm getting an Xbox360, so it would be nice if my PVR could be used with these too
Edit: Forgot to mention I'm also looking for a surround sound system so it would be good if this device had a digital audio output - I guess ?