Multiple DVR Questions

[dross333]

HI,  Since the limited disk space on the DVR is an issue for me, would upgrading the regular FIOS STB to a DVR box for another room solve the problem?

How will the multiroom function work If I record some shows on the "new" DVR box in the kitchen and also record shows on the main DVR in the living room.  Could I still watch all recoreded shows from either room regardless of which STB it was recodred on?

Thanks

David 

[TimSykes]

nope, the MR-DVRs cant talk to each other, or other DVRs

[matcarl]

You cannot access another DVR from the multiroom unit. You can have two DVR's if you want for more space, but again, you can't stream each other.

[CharlesH]

You can have as many as 7 DVR's! (but they cant communicate with each other and you couldnt have any other stb's besides DCT's)

[dross333]

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That really sucks.

I was just thinking that with many channles going to HD, If I want to view from any room, I would need the multiroom add-on, plus I would need to upgrade each box to HD.  These add-ons, really start to add up.

[CSimpson]

Tivo dude.... Tivo.

The answer to all of our problems.  LOL

[TimSykes]

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@CSimpson wrote:

Tivo dude.... Tivo.

The answer to all of our problems.  LOL

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Yeah I personally don't think so. You spend what 400 bucks on it. Then a monthly price on the tivo service, and monthly cable card service. 

[dross333]

I read somewhere that the USB port should be opened up by the end of the year.  If so, external HDD?

[TimSykes]

There has been talk about the eSATS port on the 7xxx STB. But that's just in the rumor mill. But we can all hope.

[CSimpson]

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@TimSykes wrote:

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@CSimpson wrote:

Tivo dude.... Tivo.

The answer to all of our problems.  LOL

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Yeah I personally don't think so. You spend what 400 bucks on it. Then a monthly price on the tivo service, and monthly cable card service. 

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It's expensive up front, but you cannot deny it really does provide a solution to so many customer's complaints about current VZ offerings.

Drive space:  Tivo + 1TB drives wins hands down.

Guide:  Tivo easily beats VZ's guide hands down.

DVR software:  Tivo is relatively bug free compared to VZ's lame firmware. 1.6.2 will hopefully help, but this took way too long to be released and shows VZ's lack of dedication to current/future customers.

Multiple DVR support:  Yup... stream recorded shows back and forth all you want.  VZ can't do this.

Dump your recorded shows to PC:  Tivo supports this too.

So... I personally do think so.  Tivo service + cable card = VZ's monthly DVR service.  It's just the initial investment of the box that is the difference.  So just ask your self if Tivo's advantages are worth it.

[TimSykes]

Yeah but to stream recorded shows, you need two of them at twice the price. And will no hardware upgrades. Or if it breaks, you have to replace it. 

[CSimpson]

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@TimSykes wrote:
Yeah but to stream recorded shows, you need two of them at twice the price. And will no hardware upgrades. Or if it breaks, you have to replace it. 

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Everyone knows it's not cheap.  You have to pay to play, and in this case, you literally do get what you pay for.  For the price of a good computer, you could have a really nice Tivo set up.

I'm just letting the OP know that Tivo provides them with a solution to their problems.  It also address the 1/2 dozen other issues that are common on this forum.

[dross333]

I believe with Tivo you would loose the VOD from Verizon.  So, I guess a netflix subscription would be a replacement.

Three TV boxes would also be a bit expensive upfront (3 is my need)

[TimSykes]

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CSimpson wrote: Dump your recorded shows to PC:  Tivo supports this too.

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Are you able to stream shows from a tivo to a PC? 

[CSimpson]

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@TimSykes wrote:

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CSimpson wrote: Dump your recorded shows to PC:  Tivo supports this too.

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Are you able to stream shows from a tivo to a PC? 

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You just back up your shows directly to the PC.  If you want to stream them, then I believe you would need something like a slingbox.

[TimSykes]

Hell that may be a good option for me then. After my 1 year is up I have to start paying for my MR-DVR and my HD STB. Like 30 bucks a month. I would break even within 2 years. My back 50" TV has a PC hooked up to it. Will it let you backup any show? SD, and HD, qam and clear qam?

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CSimpson wrote: 

You just back up your shows directly to the PC.  If you want to stream them, then I believe you would need something like a slingbox.

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[CSimpson]

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@TimSykes wrote:
Hell that may be a good option for me then. After my 1 year is up I have to start paying for my MR-DVR and my HD STB. Like 30 bucks a month. I would break even within 2 years. My back 50" TV has a PC hooked up to it. Will it let you backup any show? SD, and HD, qam and clear qam?

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CSimpson wrote: 

You just back up your shows directly to the PC.  If you want to stream them, then I believe you would need something like a slingbox.

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Whatever you record onto your DVR, you can dump to your PC.  Didn't someone on here provide a nice write-up on Tivo with pictures once?  I'll dig up that info if I can.

[dross333]

I have read on the Tivo forum that there was several issues with Tivo and FIOS such as pixilation.  They contributed this to the strong signal from FIOS and that the TIVO box has issues handling that.  Some have tried adding a 10db attenuator. 

[CSimpson]

I do need to mention that you will not be able to copy over most movies on "Premium" channels that have a copy protection built in.  All other shows are doable.

Here's a great post in avsforums regarding Tivo.  #31 handles the answer on copying over to PC.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=11126048

Enjoy.

[TimSykes]

thanks for the info.