311 spec sheet

[Juan]

Anybody got a copy of the 311 spec sheet? or is it just a new name for the 301?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Just a new name for the 301.

 

[Guest]

so why did they rename it the 311?

 

[Cyclone]

Cause its different from the 301. Besides it fits the new naming convention.

3 = Model series
1 = Number of tuners
1 = Number of outputs

Just like:

9 = Model series
2 = Number of tuners
1 = Number of outputs

7 = Model series
2 = Number of tuners
1 = Number of outputs

3 = Model series
2 = Number of tuners
2 = Number of outputs

5 = Model series
2 = Number of tuners
2 = Number of outputs

No don't ask me why the named the new PVR a 510 instead of a 511. I don't know why they did that.

 

[Stargazer]

I have heard some people mention something about a 511 put perhaps they were mistaken for a 510. Maybe they wanted to name it the 510 at first and then make it 511 later on as an enhancement of the 510.

So are the rev. 013 301's going to be considered a 311 while the rev. 010 301's are going to be considered a 301 still?

 

[Fat Tony]

most of the features of the 311, except the built in card, are being rolled to the 301 with software. the enhanced guide, hide locked channels and updated error message windows. there really is no reason for it right now.

 

[Guest]

The smart card is built in with the 311 and the 301 still has one you can access in the front. That is the only thing I can see different. The built in smart card is suppossed to be a way to beat hackers.

 

[Stargazer]

I suppose this will make the receivers we currently have worth more money as a result once the new receivers have been out for a while.

Anyways, when can we expect the reg 010 301's to get this new software that the reg 013 301's already have?