[mythtv-users] mythtv: channel changing speed ?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Oct 17, 2008, at 1:26 PM, Linuxguy123 wrote:

> I'm using a Sonicview 360 Elite to receive FTA satellite feeds.  I'm
> thinking of moving to mythtv and dvb cards.  I will use it to mainly
> surf and watch live satellite broadcasts.
>
> I've heard that mythtv can be quite slow to change channels.  My 360
> Elite takes less than 1 second.
>
> Is mythtv slow when changing channels ?  What would a typical  
> channel to
> channel lag be ?  Why ?

There are 297 results for "slow channel change" in the archives that  
explain it all.

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/engine?list=mythtv&do=search_results&search_forum=forum_1&search_string=slow+change+channels&search_type=AND