http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=382516
True? If so, very cool. But I wonder how I can make sure I get one
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-MP
True? If so, very cool. But I wonder how I can make sure I get one
.-MP
Some new boxes have firewire??
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madpoet said:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=382516
True? If so, very cool. But I wonder how I can make sure I get one
-MP
This is good but I will be pissed if my two recent swapped boxes did not have it. I have to check tonight but I believe I did not see anything last time I checked although I was not looking for it.
I will demand one with Firewire if this is the new practice. Anyone who got a swap one, got the firewire port? Can you post a picture?
Heh, I'm just going to be annoyed that I plunked down the cash for a WVHS recorder when I could use my JVC30K instead
My box swap was last week and it only has the original USB port like the old one did. I hope those that state this can up a pic so we can be sure they haven't mistaken it for a USB port..
Rick
Rick
If they do offer Firewire on boxes, I hope it will be an inexpensive upgrade, or perhaps a swapout with priority to those who purchased the box. Certainly, those who purchased the box should take priority over those who rent.
Wilt did say that Firewire, if there, wasn't enabled. Nor is it clear at this point when it will be enabled, if ever.
Wilt did say that Firewire, if there, wasn't enabled. Nor is it clear at this point when it will be enabled, if ever.
Wilt's response:
"News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.
Wilt"
"News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.
Wilt"
Wilt's reply to this question over on the Yahoo groups..
News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.
Wilt
News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.
Wilt
I really hope it's true, and not just 2 people who don't know the difference between USB and Firewire
Wilt's reply to this question over on the Yahoo groups..
""News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.""
Wilt
""News to me, actually. I'll double-check though, about the ports. I know it's not active.""
Wilt
I'd agree, except that it already exists in quite a few cable boxes, etc; Plus the FCC mandated it as of April1 for cable boxes.
-MP
-MP
I believe they meant firewire. I know what firewire is, and I use it with my DV camera to transfer video to my PC. What would it be for on the satellite box? Could I transfer the video to my PC that way?
Firewire
Yes, firewire would open up the possibility of HD recording. However, there is a class code broadcast with the HD signal and if HBO or whoever doesnt want their signal recorded then the new versions of D-VHS recorders will not be able to record these broadcasts as the class code tells the recorder that the material is protected and do not record.
This is something the DVHS recorder companies dont like to broadcast
Bill
Ilya said:
Yes, firewire would open up the possibility of HD recording. However, there is a class code broadcast with the HD signal and if HBO or whoever doesnt want their signal recorded then the new versions of D-VHS recorders will not be able to record these broadcasts as the class code tells the recorder that the material is protected and do not record.
This is something the DVHS recorder companies dont like to broadcast
Bill
Yes! Firewire (or specifically 1394) is a standard for digital transfer. Firewire allows TRUE digital recording. You want it
OK. enough about what firewire is. does anyone have one? I got box swapped last week and it still only has the usb port.
