I've been running SageTV on a AMD XP 2500+ based system 24/7 for over 2 years and have no complaints. It integrates with the Hauppauge products I own without a problem. I run a PVR500 dual tuner and two USB2 PVRs allowing me to record 4 programs simultaneously. The quality of my cable signal is not the best, but at the long play DVD quality setting, the recordings are quite good, vastly better than the VCRs they replaced. I don't have HDTV signal or monitor, so no comments but I believe SageTV has or will be offering support.
Overall, I couldn't be happier. I purchased version 2.0 in 2004 and have received free version updates ever since. Current version is 5.0. It has an active forum with lots of suggestions and helpful people. I basically have accepted all the default parameters and am satified with the results. My understanding is that there is lots to tweak under the hood if so desired. I have never had a problem with the system freezing or not recording, unless it was a guide problem. I love that this one system replaces 4 old VHS VCRs, schedules the recordings for me, stores the recordings in far less room, and allows me to edit and archive any shows I wish. NO REGRETS. As always, JMO and YMMV. Jim Maki [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg Sevart > I still haven't decided on software to use...I'm currently running the > Beyond TV trial, using a DVICO FusionHDTV5 Gold tuner and a > VBox Cat's Eye > 150 HDTV tuner. > > Anyone have experience with BTV, Sage, and GBPVR that provide some > qualitative comments? > > Greg >
