Hi All, Although this box is not running MythTV, the specifications and its cost are rather impressive.
First some background on Foxtel: Foxtel DVB-S has around 100 channels. Many channels are also repeated 2 hours later in case you missed the original showing or were watching something else. Subscriptions range depending upon which channels you want, but average monthly subscription is around AUD$80/month (around US$63/month). Now the PVR cost: For a once-off fee of AUD$495 (US$390) and an additional AUD$5.95/month (US$4.70/month) you get a PVR solution. The PVR specifications are: Dual tuners Stores 60 hours of content (Foxtel is SDTV AC5.1) - so maybe 120GB hard disk in there Can record 2 two programs and watch a recorded program simulatenously. Allows you to pause "live" TV. Built-in EPG Allows you to record most pay-per-view movies (it will retain them for 2 days only) S-Video/RGB/Composite Video Out, Optical S/PDIF audio out No ad skip functionality (although FF/RW through adverts is allowed - most ads on Foxtel are limited to TV show and Foxtel promos). More on Foxtel at: http://www.foxtel.com.au/ More on the Foxtel iQ PVR at: http://www.foxteliq.com.au/ Cheers, Richard. Perth, Western Australia.
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