[mythtv-users] ITX vs ATX for dual-DVB system

[Justin Hornsby]

>Can UK DVB-T actually support HDTV from a bandwidth viewpoint?
>I vaguely remember reading somewhere that the bandwidth needed would
>almost require a mux per TV channel, which considering they are lowering
>the rates to cram evermore channels onto each mux would seem to something
>that isn't going to happen...
>
>Would it also need new Freeview boxes and/or PCI cards?

It would definitely need new set top boxes, but whether or not you'd need a new PCI card depends on what modulation scheme they opt for (i.e. whether or not they adpot the DVB-T standard).

Anyway - who cares about HDTV?  The current buzz here is all about getting crappy 320x240 video delivered (at huge cost) to mobile phones.  Ooooo... I can't wait!

BTW all you folks waiting for DVB-T to improve when analogue is switched off - don't hold your breath.  People have plans (non TV plans) for that part of the spectrum.  (UK govt. seeing ££££s, the likes of the 3G auctions all over again).

The big shock early HDTV adopters are going to get in the UK is when they find out the 'HD ready' plasma they paid lots of money for in 2005 won't work with the HD STB they buy in 2008 because it's not HDCP compliant :LOL: .I know the early HD $ky boxes will output 720i over component at first, but they'll be withdrawn soon enough.

I'm not in any hurry for terrestrial, DRM-free HDTV to come along... I'm waiting for an **affordable** HDTV set to appear first - one which is **really** 'HD-ready'.  Oh, and a HD disc **standard** will need to have emerged before I spend any money on new viewing kit.

Justin.


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