[mythtv-users] Live TV playback frustration

[Joseph Fry]

>
> This would offer the best of both worlds.  I really like the idea that if
>> my wife or kids open live tv and tune to a show that is being recorded,
>> they won't occupy the tuner indefinitely AND they get the ability to rewind
>> to the beginning of the show.  Additionally, it would make sense if they
>> are watching a channel and a scheduled recording starts on that channel.
>>
>
> But if we notify them with an option to exit Live TV and take them to the
> already-recorded episode, then they make the decision whether to continue
> channel surfing or whether to free up the tuner and watch the recording,
> and they and MythTV both know exactly what they want to do, and no one is
> ever surprised by the results.


That solution is far simpler.  Perhaps not as elegant (pop up messages
suck)... but it would be a step closer.  I personally like the idea of just
reserving the tuner and playing the recording.  If the system needs the
tuner, you will get a prompt to either "release the tuner and continue to
watch this recording" or "keep the tuner and reschedule the pending
recording"

On a side note, it would be AWESOME if those prompts would tell you if the
show it want's to record is airing again at another time so you can make a
better decision.
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