Looking for a receiver with the following features...

[erc]

I'm looking for a receiver to replace the one that was leased to me by DN.

My current STB:

• is HD
• is a dual tuner
• PVR with internal hard drive
• allows HD recording and playback

I would really REALLY prefer an internal hard drive for video storage, and I don't care if the box comes with one, or if I have to buy a drive separately and install it myself.

Does something like this exist? It seems like all of the PVRs I've read reviews for so far have required USB hard drives.

[erc]

Oh, and I'd like for it to have a USB interface for updating firmware.

[bigevil69]

all that i have read of the pvr's require an external usb hard drive and they all have usb update feature

[erc]

The only PVR I've seen so far with an internal drive is the Viewsat PVR 7000, which would be perfect if it were HD.

[tnp12]

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[bigevil69]

The CW-4000HD is a available in a black finish with high-gloss front panel and silver highlighting.

Dimensions:
- Width: 367 mm (14.45 in)
- Height: 99 mm ( 3.89 in)
- Depth: 350 mm (13.78 in)

Hardware:
- Processor: AMD 5000 X2 Processor
- Memory: 512MB DDRII RAM Expandable to 8GB
- Flash Drive: 1GB Fast System Flash
- Hard Drive: Not Included
- Video: Nvidia GeForce 7050
- Satellite Tuner: Genpix Skywalker-CW3K (internal)
- Input terminal: F-type 75 Ohm
- Receiving frequency: 950~2150 MHz tuning range
- Input level: -65~-25dBm
- Support MCPC and SCPC
- Symbol rate: 256Ksps~30 Msps
- FEC Codes: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 and Auto
- QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
- LNB/switch control: 13/18V (or 14/19V), 22khz, Tone Burst, DiSEqC 1.0/1.2, Legacy switch commands, 450 mA
- ATSC Tuner: (optional)
- Latest LG 5th generation tuner for enhanced reception.
- Supports QAM 64 and QAM 256 Cable signals.
- One TV antenna 75 ohm reception port.
- One stereo connection jack to sound card for analog TV.
- Video Output: HDMI/SVGA/Component/S-Video
- Audio Ouput: Analog and SPDIF Dolby Digital Audio output
- USB Ports: 4 USB v2.0 ports on back panel and 2 USB v2.0 ports on front panel.
- Ethernet Port: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbits compatible.
- DVDRW: Read/Write DVDs and CDs.

Software :
- Java 1.4.2 Graphical User Interface
- Open Source Linux Operating System
- Version 2.6 Kernel
- X Windows Environment
- VDR (Video Disk Recorder)
- atscepg
- epgsearch
- extrecmenu
- femon
- nacc
- nvsettings
- radioinfo
- radiolist
- satlist
- setup
- skinsoppalusikka
- streamdev-server
- xine
- yaepg
- zaphistory
- zoom
- GQview image viewer
- Roaster mpg, iso, and disc builder
- Firefox web browser (Bon Echo)
- Lighttpd web server
- EPDFview pdf viewer
- Samba file server (Windows style networking)
- Xine multimedia player

[SatelliteJunkie]

Originally Posted by erc

I'm looking for a receiver to replace the one that was leased to me by DN.

My current STB:

• is HD
• is a dual tuner
• PVR with internal hard drive
• allows HD recording and playback

I would really REALLY prefer an internal hard drive for video storage, and I don't care if the box comes with one, or if I have to buy a drive separately and install it myself.

Does something like this exist? It seems like all of the PVRs I've read reviews for so far have required USB hard drives.

Why would you require an internal hard drive to make you happy?
Seems most all HD PVRs are external & if it were internal...you would be limited to the storage size.

Not only that...but, it reminds me of the TVs with a VCR built in.
Now if the VCR quits working...the whole TV is junk.

But with an external drive, you can upgrade to a larger memory or replace a defective drive without junking the whole unit. (and we are in the $400. range now / plus the module) without a drive

[erc]

Originally Posted by SatelliteJunkie

Why would you require an internal hard drive to make you happy?
Seems most all HD PVRs are external & if it were internal...you would be limited to the storage size.

Not only that...but, it reminds me of the TVs with a VCR built in.
Now if the VCR quits working...the whole TV is junk.

But with an external drive, you can upgrade to a larger memory or replace a defective drive without junking the whole unit. (and we are in the $400. range now / plus the module) without a drive

I'm not worried about running out of space. 1 terrabyte ought to do it, and I wont be storing anything long term. A hard drive is such a basic component, it just seems ridiculous to add the clutter of an external enclosure, usb and extra power cables just for some storage.

By your logic, maybe a receiver with built in PVR functionality is cheesy? Perhaps I should just get a plain jane HD STB and a separate DVR/Tivo for recording.

[erc]

Dish Network's ViP 722 is what I'm using now. You would think that the higher end manufacturers would be able to compete on features.

http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads...ew_Reprint.pdf

[edwinsao]

nice ehh,but the thing is....we want cheap right??

[SatelliteJunkie]

Originally Posted by erc