[mythtv-users] Directv vs Dish

[George Mari]

Steve Heistand wrote:
> and what options did you find for either directv or dish in terms of ways
> of getting their HD signal into a mythtv box?
> HD on firewire perhaps?
> this is the main reason I still have craptastic HD from comcast
> as their dvr boxes output all channels over firewire and can
> use my myth box.
> 
> 
> "Why is it so hot inside this handbasket?"
> --
> Steve Heistand
> steve at heistand.org
> 

Just s-video.

But,

1. The DirecTV MPEG4 HD channels are better quality than their SD 
channels - less compression, better color, etc.  There was a noticeable 
improvement in SD picture quality over my previous SD-only DirecTV box.
2. I can capture the HD programs in widescreen over s-video, which 
matches my 16:9 TV.

So, one receiver sits in the basement next to my myth backend, and the 
other two are hooked up to the two TVs I have in the house.

I'm keeping an eye on the Hauppauge HD PVR, as I may eventually switch 
to using this for capture.