[mythtv-users] prebuilt pvrs for developers benefit?

Scott Francis scott.francis at newisys.com
Mon May 3 17:48:43 EDT 2004


Already there...Knoppmyth

http://mysettopbox.tv/knoppmyth.html

Unfortunately my successful build write-up is Jarod's guide.  I followed it to the "T" and it worked like clockwork.  Thanks Jarod :)

Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org]On Behalf Of Dex West
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 4:19 PM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] prebuilt pvrs for developers benefit?


I would agree the hardware is prohibitively expensive
to sell a black box solution, but what about a
software only solution?  If we could put together an
install package that would install and configure a
system.  Where the user only had to answer a few
questions that would be a great idea!!  

Another suggestion for those who have built a system
successfully and would like to give back they should
write down the steps they took (similar to jarod's
guide) and publish for others to follow.  


--- Dan Morphis <dan at milkcarton.com> wrote:
> Its not economically viable.  By the time you have a
> nice looking case, 
> quiet fans, hd and dvd drive, plus memory and other
> stuff.  Your looking 
> at > $500
> 
> Example using the cheapest components (all prices
> quoted as shipped):
> Case - ATC-610 $111.40
> Gigabyte GA-7ZMMHC w/ Athlon Xp 1500 $68.89
> PC2700 DDR 256MB $17
> 100GB ATA100 $59
> DVD Drive $32
> Power Supply - Bunk ass house brand $6
> PVR-250 $83
> 
> Now, all these components only cost $377, but in
> real life; you would 
> never want to put some of these components into a
> computer.  Especially 
> not one your going to have to support.  To get good
> parts, your looking 
> at > $525.  Now, couple that with the need for
> support and to make a 
> profit and your looking at a retail of > $650 per
> unit.  Compare that w/ 
> a TIVO Series2 140 hr.  That can be had for $321.26
> Plus subscription. 
> 
> One other thing your going to have to deal w/ on a
> production PVR is 
> where to get the program guide data from. . .
> 
> I'm not trying to squash your dreams, just point out
> that its really 
> unfeasable right now given the current cost of
> components.
> 
> -dan
> 
> sukeband at vzavenue.net wrote:
> 
> >Hey everyone,
> >
> >I know the subject of selling commercial mythtv
> boxes has 
> >been probably talked about to death, but IâEUR(tm)d hate
> to see 
> >talents and skill of the major developers on this,
> go 
> >unrewarded monetarily. IâEUR(tm)ve been playing around
> with the 
> >software for a few months now and, I feel like it's
> nothing 
> >short of brilliant. 
> >
> >Is anyone adverse to the idea of marketing prebuilt
> systems 
> >and having any some of generated go to the major
> developers? 
> >Does anyone see a fairly large market for these? If
> this is 
> >the case, I donâEUR(tm)t see a problem taking advantage
> of that, if 
> >it went towards the betterment of the players in
> the 
> >community, especially the people that made this
> project 
> >possible?
> >
> >What are your thoughts on this guys?
> >
> >
> >-Rob
> >  
> >
>
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