FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs - Club CDFreaks

Dennis_Olof · 28-12-2005

WOW.

This is just what we TV fans all need. New products that will solve a lot of problems for us all

http://www.digital-everywhere.com/cms/en/index.php

It supports HDTV, a lot of CAM modules. There will probably be more products like this.

This could mean that you might be able to use the Dragon CAM and a SKY Digital card for reception. It don't say if the Dragon CAM will work with this product.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread....&highlight=sky

Hope there is more of this stuff. Great for watching sky and recording stuff.

Anyone know of more products like this.

*_chef_* · 28-12-2005

Hoho, this is OLD news.

I have a FireDTV since a bunch of months now.

Don't forget that it doesn't support DVB-s2!

Dennis_Olof · 28-12-2005

Good that someone knew it was old news, PUH. Well guess I still need a standard box in order to get sky digital.

Hmm DVB-S2 is that some upgraded DVB, didn't know about that

*_chef_* · 29-12-2005

Yes, DVB-S2 is the new "standard" for HDTV. Normal HDTV is transmitted in mpeg2, DVB-S2 is transmitted in mpeg4/H.246. Normal DVB-S cards or receivers are unable to demodulate that signal.

Receivers from PACe, HUMAX and PHILIPS are announced but not really available to the public. Also the ReelBox can receive and visualize mpeg4/H.246.

KNC ONE has announced a DVB-S2 card to be released January 2006. Watch this space!

A link with info is in this subforum.

Dennis_Olof · 29-12-2005

Is mpeg4/H.246 the compression used in DivX / XviD ?

I guess it gives better compression then MPEG2 ? and takes up less space in transmission ? or am I wrong ?

*_chef_* · 29-12-2005

mpeg4/H.264 has nothing to do really with DivX/XviD.

It requires less bandwith with equal or better quality compared to mpeg2/hdtv.

doc155953 · 30-12-2005

Hi, this is an open question to all. what connection is used on this unit to upgrade the software? i do not see any rs232 terminal on its rear or anywhere else. please enlighten me.

thanks, Doc

Dennis_Olof · 30-12-2005

Aha Mpeg4 / H.264

Now I understand what all the talk is about then. Nice, well thats nice, lucky for me that I am not getting HDTV as or right now. Will probably be a while.

I am mostly looking for PVR systems (with EPG systems) it makes everything so much better.

*_chef_* · 30-12-2005

The firmware on this unit will be upgraded through FireWire.
However, FireWire is the only connection required to connect it to an computer and let the data flow...

@Dennis_Olof,
the market is currently in a big turn-around.
Possible that FTA Receivers go all into the bin because of some actions of groups like RTL etc.
Good PVR systems which will be DVB-S2 capable are expected mid 2006, not really earlier.

doc155953 · 31-12-2005

thanks Chef for the timely reponse. i am now trying to locate an USA supplier. the UK prices seems on the high side with the vat and shipping included. again thanks, Doc

theshowman · 30-04-2006

Check out http://www.firedtv.ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc155953

thanks Chef for the timely reponse. i am now trying to locate an USA supplier. the UK prices seems on the high side with the vat and shipping included. again thanks, Doc

*_chef_* · 30-04-2006

Nice news!

28-12-2005	#1 (permalink)
Dennis_Olof CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 64	FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> WOW. This is just what we TV fans all need. New products that will solve a lot of problems for us all http://www.digital-everywhere.com/cms/en/index.php It supports HDTV, a lot of CAM modules. There will probably be more products like this. This could mean that you might be able to use the Dragon CAM and a SKY Digital card for reception. It don't say if the Dragon CAM will work with this product. http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread....&highlight=sky Hope there is more of this stuff. Great for watching sky and recording stuff. Anyone know of more products like this.

28-12-2005	#2 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,824	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Hoho, this is OLD news. I have a FireDTV since a bunch of months now. Don't forget that it doesn't support DVB-s2! __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

28-12-2005	#3 (permalink)
Dennis_Olof CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 64	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Good that someone knew it was old news, PUH. Well guess I still need a standard box in order to get sky digital. Hmm DVB-S2 is that some upgraded DVB, didn't know about that

29-12-2005	#4 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,824	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Yes, DVB-S2 is the new "standard" for HDTV. Normal HDTV is transmitted in mpeg2, DVB-S2 is transmitted in mpeg4/H.246. Normal DVB-S cards or receivers are unable to demodulate that signal. Receivers from PACe, HUMAX and PHILIPS are announced but not really available to the public. Also the ReelBox can receive and visualize mpeg4/H.246. KNC ONE has announced a DVB-S2 card to be released January 2006. Watch this space! A link with info is in this subforum. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

29-12-2005	#5 (permalink)
Dennis_Olof CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 64	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Is mpeg4/H.246 the compression used in DivX / XviD ? I guess it gives better compression then MPEG2 ? and takes up less space in transmission ? or am I wrong ?

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29-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,824	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs mpeg4/H.264 has nothing to do really with DivX/XviD. It requires less bandwith with equal or better quality compared to mpeg2/hdtv. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

30-12-2005	#7 (permalink)
doc155953 New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Hi, this is an open question to all. what connection is used on this unit to upgrade the software? i do not see any rs232 terminal on its rear or anywhere else. please enlighten me. thanks, Doc

30-12-2005	#8 (permalink)
Dennis_Olof CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 64	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Aha Mpeg4 / H.264 Now I understand what all the talk is about then. Nice, well thats nice, lucky for me that I am not getting HDTV as or right now. Will probably be a while. I am mostly looking for PVR systems (with EPG systems) it makes everything so much better.

30-12-2005	#9 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,824	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs The firmware on this unit will be upgraded through FireWire. However, FireWire is the only connection required to connect it to an computer and let the data flow... @Dennis_Olof, the market is currently in a big turn-around. Possible that FTA Receivers go all into the bin because of some actions of groups like RTL etc. Good PVR systems which will be DVB-S2 capable are expected mid 2006, not really earlier. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

31-12-2005	#10 (permalink)
doc155953 New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs thanks Chef for the timely reponse. i am now trying to locate an USA supplier. the UK prices seems on the high side with the vat and shipping included. again thanks, Doc

30-04-2006	#12 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,824	Re: FireDTV and FloppyDTV for PCs Nice news! __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

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