[mythtv-users] HDHomerun and Laptop Questions

[Brian Wood]

On Sunday 19 April 2009 14:24:28 Greg Hermsen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have an HP dv9620us laptop with a busted screen.  To continue to use an
> otherwise good laptop, I'm thinking about using it as a MythTV FE/BE.  If I
> connected an HDHomerun, would this be capable of capturing and displaying
> cable HD content?
>

Only if it is unencrypted. The situation depends on where you are, and it 
ranges from many channels available to only the local off-airs and C-Span. 
The ultimate YMMV.


>
> I do not plan to use an antenna.  Would I be able to receive both
> unencrypted digital AND analog digital over both of the HDHomerun inputs. 
> I always assumed that I'd be able to tune in analog cable, but after
> reading the specs, now I'm not sure.

Not sure what "analog digital" is, perhaps you mean Standard Definition 
programming? Digital does not equal HD, in spite of some mis-guided 
marketing.

The HDHR can't receive any analog signals, only ATSC over-the-air and CATV QAM 
(and some DBV in countries other than the US).

Most Myth B/Es run 24/7 or close to it, or use some sort of wake-up method, 
laptops are not very good at either.

I'd consider repairing the machine, if you can do so yourself, or selling it, 
and using more standard H/W for your Myth system.


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