[mythtv-users] Maybe a slightly different usage model for Myth with DirecTV encrypted HD?

[Mark Knecht]

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 7:28 PM, John P Poet <jppoet at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> So it's my understanding that if the channels are encrypted that the HD-PVR
>> really doesn't do what you suggest above. I must be misinformed. Are you
>> saying that the HD-PVR removes all forms of copy protection from encrypted
>> programs?
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> There is no copy protection to remove.
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>>Or are you suggestion that an STB cannot place any
>> encryption/copy protection on a composite output and that's why it works?
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> Right.  I assumed you had read the HD-PVR wiki page, and knew all this.
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No point since I'm not going to spend $400 to get it.

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>> Anyway, the HD-PVR isn't a solution for me. It's too expensive and I'm not
>> going to spend my money that way and be left to deal with all the problems
>> of running all that hardware. I'm sure it's a great product, as is the HDHR,
>> it's just not for me at this time. But I am certainly NOT trying to impugn the
>> device. However at $204/channel at NewEgg it's certainly not cheap.
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> Admittedly, It would take a while to recoup to cost compared to the
> extra money you are paying Directv for their dvr service.  For my
> money, though, the price was worth it to get a system which functions
> the way *I* want.
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> John

?????

I don't pay ANYTHING to get DirecTV's DVR service. It's just part of
the HD package I got. No additional costs.

- Mark