HD Channels

Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?)

On Fri, 1 Jul 2005 00:37:21 -0700, "THX1138" <GL@starwars.com.invalid>
wrote:

>I know ReplayTV does not have a HDTV unit out yet, but why are the HD
>Channels popping up on the Channel Guide if the ReplayTV is incapable of
>viewing them or recording them for that matter?

All (or at least most) HD receivers can be set to convert all channels
to NTSC. You lose most of the benefit of HD, but at least the Replay
will be able to record that channel.

> I was about to buy a Sony
>Grand Wega 50" HDTV, but decided to wait for the new models that are coming
>out soon.
>
>I was reading back, and ran across a post saying ReplayTV or whoever owns
>ReplayTV will be the first to come out with a HDTV PVR. Aren't there HDTV
>PVRs made by Tivo already out on the market? So where's the ReplayTV
>version?
>

There are several SPECIALIZED HD PVRs (mostly TiVo) these are designed
to work on specific cable or satellite systems. Maybe Replay is going
to make a more general-purpose model (just CableCard, or really
general purpose?).

>

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Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?)

I do not know if TIVO makes a HD version or not......

However DNNA has officially announced the end of Replay as we know it,
checks with DNNA have confirmed that the reason for this is that "next
year's model" as folks in the business say, Will be HD compatable.

So expect them soon

THX1138 wrote:
> I know ReplayTV does not have a HDTV unit out yet, but why are the HD
> Channels popping up on the Channel Guide if the ReplayTV is incapable of
> viewing them or recording them for that matter? I was about to buy a Sony
> Grand Wega 50" HDTV, but decided to wait for the new models that are coming
> out soon.
>
> I was reading back, and ran across a post saying ReplayTV or whoever owns
> ReplayTV will be the first to come out with a HDTV PVR. Aren't there HDTV
> PVRs made by Tivo already out on the market? So where's the ReplayTV
> version?
>
>
>

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Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.replaytv (More info?)

THX1138 wrote:
> I know ReplayTV does not have a HDTV unit out yet, but why are the HD
> Channels popping up on the Channel Guide if the ReplayTV is incapable of
> viewing them or recording them for that matter? I was about to buy a Sony
> Grand Wega 50" HDTV, but decided to wait for the new models that are coming
> out soon.
>
> I was reading back, and ran across a post saying ReplayTV or whoever owns
> ReplayTV will be the first to come out with a HDTV PVR. Aren't there HDTV
> PVRs made by Tivo already out on the market? So where's the ReplayTV
> version?
>
>
>
Direct supplies a unit with Tivo, but is not renewing their agreement in
favor of sourcing their own PVR. Tivo showed an HD Tivo in 2003, but as
of yet still cannot find anyone willing to build it for them. DNNA has
an elaborate media server coming out under the Escient label. The HD
unit is due (according to DNNA corporate info) this year.