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jdh2805 · 19-03-2006, 11:35

It's a real pity that the UK TV Drive doesn't use some or all of the software which comes with the same Scientific Atlanta PVR STB in New York. There the series recording options allow any channel or just a selected channel, any time or a specific time, all showings or first run only, and you can set the priority for storing recorded programs.

The EPG is excellent with a much better 4 part screen which expands the "Info" section to show program rating, actors, director and a detailed synopsis.

Also the VOD programming (similar to Teleport) is much better since each broadcast group (HBO, Starz, Cinemax, TMC, BBC America, etc.) has its own "channel" and you can stay in one group whilst switching between programs unlike Teleport where, at the end of a program, you revert to the main menu.

19-03-2006, 11:35	#3
jdh2805 Inactive Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London & NYC Services: London - VIP service NYC - SA PVR + 2 STBs, VOD, Premium Broadband Posts: 2	Re: TV Drive Initial Thoughts It's a real pity that the UK TV Drive doesn't use some or all of the software which comes with the same Scientific Atlanta PVR STB in New York. There the series recording options allow any channel or just a selected channel, any time or a specific time, all showings or first run only, and you can set the priority for storing recorded programs. The EPG is excellent with a much better 4 part screen which expands the "Info" section to show program rating, actors, director and a detailed synopsis. Also the VOD programming (similar to Teleport) is much better since each broadcast group (HBO, Starz, Cinemax, TMC, BBC America, etc.) has its own "channel" and you can stay in one group whilst switching between programs unlike Teleport where, at the end of a program, you revert to the main menu.