PVR release dates - Page 12

DocDutch · 15-11-2006, 20:32

hehehehe you got a point there Chris...and I think the shops will help and "cure" the "faults"

EssDee · 15-11-2006, 21:20

My installation is scheduled for this Saturday. Could those that have had it done answer a couple of queries?

1. Does an HDMI cable come included?

2. If you retain your original box, does it continue to recieve the channels that you had originally, e.g. if you are paying for Movies and Sports, do you continue to receive this on both boxes?

Cheers!

spanglysteve · 15-11-2006, 21:32

1. when you ordered, they should have asked you if you had a hd tv. If you said yes, a hdmi cable will come with the tv drive. If they did not ask you this, you can connect through scart in the mean time and then phone customer services and they will send you out a hdmi cable.

2. Yes, the second box will receive all channels you get on your main box (except HD channels obviously)

EssDee · 15-11-2006, 21:40

Thanks for that. They didn't ask, so I'll give them a call.

With regard to the channels question, I'm now looking forward to seeing something other than the Disney Channel!

Cheers again

herby247 · 15-11-2006, 22:01

Hi guys, first time post here!
Just a question on pricing, i currently ONLY have 10mb broadband from ntl, currently on a ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£17.49 for 3 months deal.
If i go for the tvdrive, any ideas on what install costs or monthly fees i'd be looking at.
Also i currently only have a crt is this ok or is this lcd only?
Cheers guys, herby.

rp689 · 15-11-2006, 22:38

I emailed NTL to ask about availability in Hertfordshire. They responded:

"We are currently testing a new set top box that will support HDTV.

This box will also have a built in hard disc drive and three tuners so
you can watch one program and record up to two others. It will be
available early in the New Year."

I asked how much and they said:

"As we are still testing the HDTV we haven't put a price on it yet. If
you keep an eye on our website in the next couple of months then there
should be updates about HDTV on there soon."

15-11-2006, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by herby247

Hi guys, first time post here!
Just a question on pricing, i currently ONLY have 10mb broadband from ntl, currently on a ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£17.49 for 3 months deal.
If i go for the tvdrive, any ideas on what install costs or monthly fees i'd be looking at.
Also i currently only have a crt is this ok or is this lcd only?
Cheers guys, herby.

hi herby, if you have a 16:9 format crt, then files will display, fine, otherwise, it is a new LCD, I'm afraid..

, btw

---------- Post added at 23:31 ---------- Previous post was at 23:21 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by rp689

I emailed NTL to ask about availability in Hertfordshire. They responded:

"We are currently testing a new set top box that will support HDTV.

This box will also have a built in hard disc drive and three tuners so
you can watch one program and record up to two others. It will be
available early in the New Year."

I asked how much and they said:

"As we are still testing the HDTV we haven't put a price on it yet. If
you keep an eye on our website in the next couple of months then there
should be updates about HDTV on there soon."

to you too rp689

garry_boy · 15-11-2006, 23:45

Got install yesterday and managed to watch movie (Pride) in HD tonight via on demand pretty impressive - still can't get BBC HD preview to work though - blank screen sound only now!

DJ Dave · 16-11-2006, 00:10

Anyone got any screen shots of what the system etc looks like? Wonder if everything will become red next year?

EssDee · 16-11-2006, 00:28

garry_boy

Does this mean that VOD now works with the tvdrive?

Cheers

Rankrotten · 16-11-2006, 00:43

Have taken some shots of the TVDrive interface and may upload them tomorrow if I have time. I connected the box to my Samsung 244T 24inch LCD computer monitor via component outputting native 1080i which displays fine. However... the TVDrive OS has crashed three times in the last 20mins. Sometimes it freezes for a minute or two then executes all of the remote commands rapidly in one go and latterly it totally locks up. only seen this behaviour on component so far

Edit: Locking up more frequently now on SDTV also. Pah!

garry_boy · 16-11-2006, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssDee

garry_boy

Does this mean that VOD now works with the tvdrive?

Cheers

Not in full effect just yet, although assured it will be - only programs available as at last night were some channel four guff (Hollyoaks etc) and the HD file Pride from BBC.

Anyone able to watch the BBC HD preview channel on 108?

Rankrotten · 16-11-2006, 08:54

BBC HD is audio only. On demand not working at all here, not even Hollyoaks or Pride.

Will73 · 16-11-2006, 09:01

Hold on, let me get this straight....The new TVdrive won't work with my 21" non-widescreen crt TV?!

I knew it wouldn't do HD obviously but I thought it would work in SD.

Can someone confirm this please, as I'm about to order it...

Rankrotten · 16-11-2006, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will73

Hold on, let me get this straight....The new TVdrive won't work with my 21" non-widescreen crt TV?!

I knew it wouldn't do HD obviously but I thought it would work in SD.

Can someone confirm this please, as I'm about to order it...

The PVR is fine on a CRT TV as it has scart connections.