[mythtvnz] Just how cheap could you build a system? Possibly OT.

[Nick Rout]

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 8:44 PM, Paulgir <paulgir at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:27:50 +1200, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Does he record at present? Does he want to? I find many people who
>>> can't use a VCR. I find people who could use a VCR but have no clue
>>> about using their DVD or hard drive recorders. Maybe a DVR will be too
>>> complex for him.
>>>
>>> In which case a simple DVB-S/DVB-T set top box may be sufficient.
>>
>>
>> Having said that the Magic box recommended by someone else has a great
>> reputation.
>>
> I was just reading the blurb on the Magic box.
> Am I right in thinking that none off these commercial pvrs record more than
> two programs with their dual tuners?
> i.e. they can't record multiple channels off a single multiplex using one
> tuner as MythTV can.

I think they do not do multirec. They should be able to, it's the
manufacturer's choice.