[LUAU] Slingbox @ CompUSA

[Jim Thompson]

On Sep 22, 2005, at 9:52 PM, Hawaii Linux Institute wrote:

> Jim Thompson wrote:
>
>> DTV (like HDTV without the H) has to be supported by any new  
>> TeeVee > 13" and all other receivers (such as VCRs, DV
>> Ds, etc.) by 2007.
>>
>> HDTV (by which I mean at least 720p) is a different animal, of  
>> course.   The first two solutions below will decode > 480p, but  
>> getting a broadcaster to *send* 720p, 1080i or 1080p is a  
>> different kettle of fish.  (But hey, I'm over here on the rainy/ 
>> windward side, and DTV is hard to come by anyway.)
>>
>> DTV on linux can be had for $170 per card (with up to 4 cards in a  
>> system, for those of you who want to build a MythTV box.) http:// 
>> www.pchdtv.com/hd_3000.html
>>
>> If you're way itno "just do it in software" (and damn the  
>> Broadcast Flag, for when they eventually get it passed), then you  
>> could spend about $650 on a USSR + TVRX from ETTUS Research:  
>> http://www.ettus.com/   These run GNU Radio
>> http://www.gnu.org/software/gnuradio/
>>
>> I may end up with one for some "experimentation".   When I do,  
>> I'll see about bringing it to some meeting or other.
>>
>> Of course, you'll learn more watching the *other* screen.  :-)
>>
>> Since I sorta mentioned Software Defined Radio (GNU Radio  
>> implements a SDR) I should also mention a plethora of SDR-based  
>> information here:  http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/sdr.html
>>
>> And of course, what every geek HAM wants for Christmas: http:// 
>> www.flex-radio.com/  (Also has a full GPLed SDR stack.)
>>
>>
> Good info, but I am afraid you might have strayed a little in the  
> opposite direction, Jim(my the Geek).  :-) Tim & I were not talking  
> about (H)DTV, but how to find a cheap way to stream video signals  
> received from Oceanic Cable, at reduced resolution if necessary, so  
> we can watch our favorite programs when out of town.
>
> As I mentioned, currently there are two commercial solutions:  
> slingbox and orb.  The former is a standalone unit but requires a  
> static IP; whereas, the latter requires a PC but does not appear to  
> require a static IP.  Both require a proprietary program to be  
> installed at the client as well the server sites.  I believe this  
> program involves compression, making it possible to transmit TV  
> signals via home-based broadbands.  Wayne

C) Build a MythTV box.   Record what you want, when you want,  
compress at will.

(Use the (H)DTV card to record OTA broadcasts...)

Or... watch less TeeVee.   Might be good for you.