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• Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt - Cut-Throat 14:48:18 08/19/10 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

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  • It's called an HTPC with an ATSC tuner card and a Blu-ray drive - bassbinotoko 01:01:25 08/20/10 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt posted by Cut-Throat on August 19, 2010 at 14:48:18

    Plug a tuner card into your HTPC and you can capture analog TV (or cable), ATSC off the air, and Clear QAM digital cable (if available). There's a lot of different cards and USB devices to choose from, some with dual ATSC tuners.
    
    If you want something standalone, check out the DTV Pal (link below).

    • http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1099071   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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    • Thanks! - Good Info.........nt - Cut-Throat 07:44:04 08/20/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: It's called an HTPC with an ATSC tuner card and a Blu-ray drive posted by bassbinotoko on August 20, 2010 at 01:01:25

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    • Here's a comparison of standalone HD boxes - bassbinotoko 01:12:56 08/20/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: It's called an HTPC with an ATSC tuner card and a Blu-ray drive posted by bassbinotoko on August 20, 2010 at 01:01:25

      See the link...

      • http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=17063966&postc   (Open in New Window)

      
      

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  • RE: Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt - blue_z 16:55:16 08/19/10 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt posted by Cut-Throat on August 19, 2010 at 14:48:18

    Hijacking your own thread?
    
    Channel Master:
    http://www.frys.com/product/6147839?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
    
    DVICO:
    http://www.digitalconnection.com/Products/Video/tvixM6620NP.asp
    

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    • RE: Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt - Cut-Throat 17:00:02 08/19/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Would like a OTA HDTV Recorder.....Does one exist?........nt posted by blue_z on August 19, 2010 at 16:55:16

      Hijacking? Not really.
      
      I still want it to play bluray. Your links do not.
      
      

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• You want one that will upscale DVDs really well. (nt) - Jack G 11:46:59 08/19/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

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• Oppo - late 09:35:56 08/18/10 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

  They have the best video chip. There is also a healthy aftermarket improving
  the audio section. Going Bluray next year myself.
  

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  • Oppo - oofer 18:18:15 08/23/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Oppo posted by late on August 18, 2010 at 09:35:56

    Oh, yeah, I have an OPPO 83SE, and it works great.
    
    Now I have to say that the first one I got was defective, but OPPO stepped up to the plate. They sent me a new one that worked just perfectly. They have a great customer service department.
    
    I love my current set up.
    
    A 55" Samsung 6000 series.
    A Pioneer SC-27
    an Oppo 83 SE
    a Thorens 125 mkII with a Sumiko Blue Point Special Evo III.
    and attendant HDMI and Ps Audio Transcendent IC's.
    
    Oh yeah, and
    
    Monitor Audio Silver RX series, 8's, center, and 1's, along with a Velodyne 12 " sub. in a 5.1 configuration.
    
    It all works great, and I am very, very happy. After years of screwing around with two channel this and that, I have a system that plays all my discs with authority and clarity. I am happy.
    
    Hey YMMV, but I am done.
    

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  • Going Bluray next year? Aren't you a little "late?" nt - Brian A 10:49:53 08/19/10 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Oppo posted by late on August 18, 2010 at 09:35:56

    
    We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
    
    

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    • Just noticed, eh? ..nt - late 16:37:48 08/19/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Going Bluray next year? Aren't you a little "late?" nt posted by Brian A on August 19, 2010 at 10:49:53

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• RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? - bassbinotoko 02:56:57 08/18/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

  Yes, you can record. But, that means building up a Home Theatre PC around a Blu-ray reader/writer. Get a video card that accelerates AVC etc and does HDMI audio out (and maybe 3D). It'll end up costing more than just a Blu-ray player, though. But you will be able to create a library of BD movies on a hard drive, which can watched using a media player like the WDTV Live.
  
  If you're buying at the cheap end of the market, stay away from no-name brands because they may not provide firmware updates, which could render them unable to play new releases at some point.
  
  If you have a pre-HDMI receiver or pre/processor, consider a player that has multichannel analog outputs.
  
  

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• RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? - bayside_bomber 16:55:01 08/17/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

  The AVS Forum has a dedicated thread for individuals who want help choosing the right Blu Ray player for their specific needs.

  • http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=149   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Hmmmm. - Kal Rubinson 10:10:20 08/17/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: What features should I look for in a BluRay Player? posted by Cut-Throat on August 17, 2010 at 05:06:55

  Some features are useful for some people and not for others. What are you going to do with it and how will you connect it?
  
  Kal
  

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