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Originally Posted by Lee
Is there any technical info on this TvDrive yet? Or is it all still a secret?  |
theres loads of info as the tvdrive has been in use on the telewest part for ages (that being relative OC), the long thread
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=47732 gives some info and insight
it seems clear that your
NOT getting this
http://www.scientificatlanta.com/cus...ce/7009100.pdf
anymore, but times moving on and
a Euro-DOCSIS 2.0-compliant cable modem isnt going to be that good an investment for the future now that a Euro-DOCSIS 3.0-compliant cable modem is needed RSN, and its a good excuse to coverup the unwillingness of investers to finance this or another new STB for the time being, perhaps the next owners will put in the proverbial pot.
what DOCSIS does the tvDrive have again , i forget?.
its a shame NTL:tw dont let you or allow 3rd partys to sell you a DVB-C [HD]PVR and connect it to the NTL:tw Network as pace would love to sell you one im sure, they know a lot about the NTL:tw nework requirments and i assume they have now had enough insight to include the old Mpeg2 codec along side the latest industry backed
AVC/H.264 codec so you could play any of the transport streams just as sky boxs can today
http://www.pacemicro.com/corporate/n...m.asp?id=10468
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September 8 2006
Pace launches High Definition PVR for Cable & Satellite
Digiturk announced as first customer
IBC 2006, Amsterdam, Stand 1.221, 8 September 2006: The ultimate way to enjoy high definition television will be launched today by Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC), the leading independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV industry, at IBC2006.
Pace is launching its cutting-edge high definition (HD) personal video recorder (PVR) platform, the TDx850, in both satellite (TDS850) and cable (TDC850) versions.
Satellite HD PVR
The TDS850 comes with H.264 decoding and triple tuners, as well as Dolby Digital Plus for the ultimate HD experience. Dual DVB-S2 tuners enable the user to watch one channel while recording another or record two channels while watching stored content. The third tuner is DVB-S compliant to enable a dedicated push-VOD service and enhanced electronic programming guide (EPG).
The TDS850 has recently been selected by Digiturk to launch its HD service in Turkey next year. The TDS850IDI comes with in-built Irdeto conditional access and OpenTV middleware."
just to top it off
"Content can then be securely
distributed to other approved IP-enabled devices around the home, such as a
PC,
mobile unit or another IP set-top box" sounds interesting and wireless as standard no less(isnt [HD] encoded AVC over wireless great
), and everyones going to be doing it RSN, well, perhaps not everyone
.
http://www.pacemicro.com/corporate/n...m.asp?id=10471
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September 8 2006
Pace showcases new Hybrid Satellite IPTV platform and pure IPTV solution
* Satellite-IP hybrid set-top box unveiled
* Launch of Pace`s H.264 IPTV reference platform
IBC 2006, Amsterdam, Stand 1.221, 8 September 2006: Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE:PIC), the leading independent developer of digital TV technologies for the global payTV industry, is showcasing its most advanced IPTV developments to date at IBC2006.
The best of both worlds - going hybrid
For satellite operators looking to compete more effectively in the changing TV landscape, Pace has developed a satellite-IP hybrid set-top box. This hybrid set-top box can take both HD and standard definition (SD) content from satellite and IP sources, enabling a range of live broadcast and VOD options.
Content can then be securely distributed to other approved IP-enabled devices around the home, such as a PC, mobile unit or another IP set-top box, using both wired and wireless connections. With an embedded hard drive, stored content can also be securely accessed through the IP network."