Anyone use the DS2PVR to copy from their Hopper

[dwarren2]

Has anyone used this device or one similar to copy programs from the Hopper to their computer?
http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr2-gaming.html

 

[dishrich]

You'd be better off with this one, since yours doesn't have a Dolby Digital (optical) input to retain 5.1 audio:

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr2.html

 

[dwarren2]

Why would I need optical? Either one has hdmi input and pass through. Wouldn't hdmi pass 5.1 along. My what doesn't have Dolby Digital?

 

[dishrich]

Why would I need optical? Either one has hdmi input and pass through. Wouldn't hdmi pass 5.1 along. My what doesn't have Dolby Digital?

I'm guessing you did NOT read the disclaimers re: HDCP on HDMI on cable & sat boxes...

 

[dwarren2]

Yes, I saw that. That's why I asked if anyone had already used that or a similar device to copy from their Hopper. Before I drop the money I want to make sure someone has already found it to work. Other than HBO, which channels use HDCP?

 

[dishrich]

OK, but why not just go for the one I'm suggesting, since it has BOTH HDMI AND Component (& DD Optical) inputs???
This way, you're covered if/when any/all other channels use HDCP...(& yes, more & more channels WILL start having HDCP...)

edit: they DO have a gaming edition unit, that ALSO has the DD optical input as well...even better:

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr2plus-gaming.html

 

[dwarren2]

If I do get one, I may very well get that one since it says satellite box in the description of sources. As I said, I was hoping to find someone with experience with using a device to copy from the Hopper to a PC.

 

[KKlare]

So which is cheaper, we know which is more portable, a DVD disk at 20cents for 4.7GB for SD plus, or an HDD at $80 for 2TB?
Which is easier to use? The DVD would require more expensive BluRay for HD.
-Ken

 

[dare2be]

I've considered BD-R for my long-term storage. 50pk for $26.99 at amazon...at 25GB each, it comes to 1.25TB for $27, plus cost of a Blu-Ray burner.

 

[KKlare]

Consider random access from 1TB vs 25GB, multiples of each of course, and the storage space, too.
-Ken