[mythtv-users] Value estimation of MythTV

[Brian Wood]

On Monday, August 02, 2010 10:23:10 am Tyler T wrote:
> It gets even better when you factor in timestretch. I watch almost all
> shows at 1.2 or 1.3x, and a few at 1.5 or 2.0x. I'm to the point now
> that watching content at normal speed makes everyone seem like they're
> moving and speaking through treacle... I think I'd have to give up TV
> before I gave up timestretch.

Yeah, between time stretch and commercial skipping a "30 minute" program becomes more like 16 or 17 minutes.

Of course some programs "stretch" better than others, news shows and other talking heads are the best.