Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Ceton officially drops the InfiniTV 4 price to $199]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/ceton-officially-drops-the-infinitv-4-price-to-199/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/ceton-officially-drops-the-infinitv-4-price-to-199/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/ceton-officially-drops-the-infinitv-4-price-to-199/#comments A device that was selling for around $600 on eBay just two years ago, is now officially priced at $199 -- the second $100 price drop in the past eight months -- and is available immediately from some of your favorite online retailers. That means both the USB and PCIe versions of the CableCARD tuner that can record four HD channels at once, cost a mere $50 per tuner. While this makes it the cheapest per-tuner CableCARD tuner ever available, the dual tuner Hauppauge WinTV DCR-2650 at $149 retail ($112 street) still requires the lowest total entry cost into the PC CableCARD tuner market. We've come a long way since ATI offered a single tuner for $299, but the still-pricey cards make it easy to understand understand why TV manufacturers and other set-top box makers, like Boxee, can't hide the price of a CableCARD tuner in the cost of their products.

Continue reading Ceton officially drops the InfiniTV 4 price to $199

Ceton officially drops the InfiniTV 4 price to $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>199CetonDCR-2650HauppaugeHDHomeRunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimehdpostcrosshdpostminihtpcinfinitv 4InfiniTV 4 USBInfinitv4Infinitv4Usbmedia cneterMediaCneterpcieprice dropPriceDropSiliconDustwindows media centerWindowsMediaCenterWinTV DCR-2650WintvDcr-2650Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/elgato-hdhomerun-ipad-app-brings-some-cable-channels-to-the-ta/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/elgato-hdhomerun-ipad-app-brings-some-cable-channels-to-the-ta/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/19/elgato-hdhomerun-ipad-app-brings-some-cable-channels-to-the-ta/#comments Whether or not your cable TV provider has decided to offer live TV streaming to your mobile devices, you can do it yourself with the new HDHomeRun iPad app from Elgato. Paired with one of SiliconDust's new HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuners, the $17.99 app can tune into cable channels that are sent without encyption or are marked copy freely (varies from provider to provider) and even allows users to record them right on the app. Restrictions include that it only works on the iPad 2, with standard definition MPEG-2 channels and (for now) only the most recent HDHomeRun hardware is supported. Check out the video demo for more information on exactly how it works or click the source link to get to iTunes and buy -- in a market suddenly flooded by CableCARD tuners maybe this extra functionality is just what's needed to tip the balance between one device or another.

Gallery: HDHomeRun for iPad

Continue reading Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet

Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking a little different than the prototype we got our hands-on at CES, the retail version of the CableCARD tuner from SiliconDust found its way in front of our camera today. Those who preordered this little guy for $249 should start receiving it shortly, as a series of frustrating delays finally come to an end. We can't wait to plug this network tuner in and toss up to three HD feeds at a time through our Ethernet cabling and expect most others feel the same way. Check out out our pics in the gallery below, we'll let you know if the InfiniTV 4 has competition worth worrying about -- seems like it, given the price drop -- shortly.

Gallery: Hands-on with the HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner

HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableCARDhands-onHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimehdhr3-cchdpostminiHTPCMedia CenterMediaCenterSiliconDusttunerWindows 7 Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterThu, 18 Aug 2011 20:26:00 EST<![CDATA[SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/silicondust-delivering-hdhomerun-prime-preorders-3-tuner-ships/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/silicondust-delivering-hdhomerun-prime-preorders-3-tuner-ships/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/silicondust-delivering-hdhomerun-prime-preorders-3-tuner-ships/#comments If you preordered an HDHomeRun Prime from SiliconDust and haven't received it yet your wait is almost over. The company has informed buyers that it expects to fill all preorders by Labor Day weekend, and before it starts shipping devices to any retailers other than Newegg, so don't expect any more wayward Amazon listings until at least that date. As for the 3 tuner version of the Prime, it should start shipping on August 22nd so dust off that Ethernet port, pick up a CableCARD from your local office and get ready for the UPS guy to drop by.

SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecardhdHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimehdpostminiLabor DaySci/Techsilicon dustSiliconDustUniversal Serial BusMon, 15 Aug 2011 23:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Niveus demos its idea of TV Everywhere at the CableLabs Conference]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/niveus-demos-its-idea-of-tv-everywhere-at-the-cablelabs-conferen/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/niveus-demos-its-idea-of-tv-everywhere-at-the-cablelabs-conferen/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/niveus-demos-its-idea-of-tv-everywhere-at-the-cablelabs-conferen/#comments Niveus Connected Platform The name Niveus should sound familiar to you if you've followed the home theater PC market for a while, but those who follow the cable industry might not be so familiar. The cable types will become more familiar if they trek to the CableLabs Summer Conference this week as the Niveus Connected Platform (project Snowbird) is among the demonstrations. NCP is currently being shopped to service providers (like cable and satellite), consumer electronics manufacturers and PC OEMs and with any luck will bring you your favorite content from your set-top-box or DVR, to your PC, tablet, phone or Smart TV by early 2012. We're sad to say that although NCP is built on industry standards like DLNA and DTCP-IP, we find it very easy to temper our excitement any time a cable company is expected to buy something for us we'd actually want. Oh, and while the three tuner HDHomerun Prime isn't shipping just yet, Niveus managed to get one to use as part of its demo.

Continue reading Niveus demos its idea of TV Everywhere at the CableLabs Conference

Niveus demos its idea of TV Everywhere at the CableLabs Conference originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableLabshdHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeNCPNiveusNiveus Connected PlatformNiveusConnectedPlatformSiliconDustTue, 09 Aug 2011 20:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Six tuner HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner ships tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/six-tuner-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner-ships-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/six-tuner-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner-ships-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/six-tuner-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner-ships-tomorrow/#comments We're not exactly sure what is so complicated about building CableCARD tuners, but after being bitten by the inevitable delay bug Silicondust says it is ready to ship the six tuner version of its HDHomeRun Prime. A tweet went out earlier stating Newegg would be forwarding the units to customers beginning tomorrow, while a post on the company forums confirms the first shipment leaving their location just a short while ago. Unfortunately that still leave the $249 three tuner version twisting in the wind, but if you preordered just hang in there, more word is promised "later this week."

Six tuner HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner ships tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6cccablecardcablecard tunerCablecardTunerhdhd homerunHdHomerunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimehdhr3-6cc-3x2htpcmedia centermedia pcMediaCenterMediaPcsilicon dustSiliconDustTue, 26 Jul 2011 23:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Elgato offers HDHomeRun TV tuner bundled with its EyeTV software for $180]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/elgato-offers-hdhomerun-tv-tuner-bundled-with-its-eyetv-software/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/elgato-offers-hdhomerun-tv-tuner-bundled-with-its-eyetv-software/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/elgato-offers-hdhomerun-tv-tuner-bundled-with-its-eyetv-software/#comments Elgato has been pushing EyeTV for Mac software alongside its own various TV tuner devices for a while now, but if you prefer Silicondust's HDHomeRun it's added a new package to the list of offerings. For $179.95 the dual-tuner HDHomeRun comes with EyeTV3 software for Mac, drivers for a PC and the requisite cables for you to watch some TV on your computer. It's not a major leap for the hardware or software involved, but if you're a fan of both they're now available in one convenient package at the Apple Store, Amazon and other retailers.

Continue reading Elgato offers HDHomeRun TV tuner bundled with its EyeTV software for $180

Elgato offers HDHomeRun TV tuner bundled with its EyeTV software for $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>elgatoeye tvEyeTvhdhdhomerunmacpc tunerPcTunerSilicon DustSiliconDusttunertv tunerTvTunerMon, 16 May 2011 14:38:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/#comments We've been waiting for SiliconDust's CableCARD-compatible HDHomeRun Prime for a little over a year and it seems finally ready to bring its triple tuner TV magic home, having gained CableLabs certification as of April 28th and subsequently showing up for preorder on Amazon. While this is mostly big news for Windows Media Center fans who need a new way to get premium channels on their box it also supports other DVR software like MythTV on Copy Freely-marked content. HTPC builders don't have to choose between this HDHR3-CC and the (suddenly in abundant supply and still $399) Ceton InfiniTV 4 just yet, since the listing has no shipping date and the last we'd heard from SiliconDust was that preorders would ship around 30 days after it completed certification. Check out our hands-on impressions from CES a few months ago if you're on the fence, but right now all that's standing between you and that grey box is a little bit of time... and $207.

Update: According to a post on its forum, SiliconDust confirmed the HDHomeRun Prime has been certified and an email announcement will follow shortly, however it expects to deliver a 6-tuner Theater version first with the three tuner box appearing afterwards. The post also notes sites are "incorrectly listing" the HDHomeRun Prime for preorder and "will not be first in line for delivering product" so you may want to wait for the official word on which "major retailer" has the go-ahead to make sure you're first in line. The option to preorder disappeared from Amazon this morning, we'll let you know when and where the option to purchase pops up next. [Thanks, robniep]

Gallery: Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime


[Thanks, Neil]

HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 01:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mccable cardcable labsCableCardCableLabshd homerunHdHomerunHDHomeRun CableCARDHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunCablecardHdhomerunPrimehdhr3-cchtpcmedia centerMediaCentermyth tvMythTvpreordersilicon dustSiliconDustthree tunerThreeTunerwindows 7 media centerWindows7MediaCenterMon, 02 May 2011 01:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/hands-on-with-the-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/hands-on-with-the-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/hands-on-with-the-hdhomerun-prime-cablecard-tuner/#commentsHDHomeRun Prime
Now look what we have here, the long awaited HDHomeRun Prime triple CableCARD tuner for Windows 7 Media Center. Originally announced at CES last year, the little black perforated box is already in production and will soon be selling for $250 after it makes it ways through the final stages of CableLabs certification. The sad fact is there is no way to know when that cert will be sealed, but when it is you'll be able to pre-order and then you can expect to receive it 30 days later. The other little tidbits we picked up from the booth is that SiliconDust is working on a six tuner rack mountable version that should ship later this year and that the ATSC and QAM version we've loved for years has a new case a new price of $129 and will be shipping in February.

Gallery: Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime


Gallery: Hands-on with the new HDHomeRun

Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableCARDCableLabscesces 2011ces2011HDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeSiliconDustWindows 7 Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterThu, 06 Jan 2011 18:16:00 EST<![CDATA[CableLabs amends OCUR spec, tuner sharing and MythTV are on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/#commentsCeton InfiniTV 4 We told you that CableLabs had received a few requests to amend the OCUR spec that dictates what a CableCARD tuner for a PC can and can't do, and as expected the organization that many love to hate has come through -- we, expected it anyways. The first change is the most significant which is that each tuner in an OCUR can be paired with different PCs at the same time. This lets you buy one quad tuner and use it on four HTPCs simultaneously; one tuner per PC (a single tuner can't be shared simultaneous though). When we originally asked CableLabs about changing this they said, maybe, but it'd take three to six months to run through the process. The other change we're glad didn't take forever to become a reality is the one that stated that even Copy Freely content had to be transmitted securely, which meant that Windows 7 Media Center was the only way to watch any CableCARD tuner stuff, and while there isn't much encrypted QAM content out there marked Copy Freely, MythTV and SageTV fans will have access to at least some premium HD content. This isn't as big a deal as changing the meaning of Copy Once to something less draconian, it is welcomed news for those who just received their InfiniTV 4 (pictured above) and felt constrained by the old rules. We're sure there could be considerable time between when the change is made official and when the firmware is released to the public, but hopefully Ceton and SiliconDust don't waste any time making it happen.

CableLabs amends OCUR spec, tuner sharing and MythTV are on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcCableCARDCableLabsCetonCeton CorpCetonCorphdHDHomeRunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeInfiniTV 4Infinitv4MythTVOCURSiliconDusttuner sharingTunerSharingWindows 7 Media CenterWindows Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterWindowsMediaCenterSun, 15 Aug 2010 19:21:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun Prime with CableCARD might work with MythTV after all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/#commentsHDHomeRun Prime We've been following the developments of SiliconDust's HDHomeRun Prime for some time and while there's still no word on when it'll be ready to sell, the latest interesting news is that SiliconDust hopes to make it work with MythTV. Unfortunately the OCUR spec requires that any content marked Copy Once, or worse, be locked down with PlayReady DRM before it leaves the tuner, and there's almost no chance of that changing. But believe it or not there is plenty of programming delivered via encrypted digital cable that is marked Copy Freely (depending on your provider of course). So apparently CableLabs is considering a engineering change recommendation made by SiliconDust that would allow Copy Freely content to stream to DVR software that isn't CableLabs certified, and thus can't participate in the encrypted connection -- yes that's right, the content is encrypted as well as the communications between the hardware and software -- which means that software like MythTV could work with the tuner. Depending on your provider and your DVR software of choice this could be very good news.

HDHomeRun Prime with CableCARD might work with MythTV after all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableCARDhdHDHomeRunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeMythTVSiliconDustWed, 21 Jul 2010 19:43:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun CableCARD will feature three tuners in time for the holidays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/hdhomerun-cablecard-will-feature-three-tuners-in-time-for-the-ho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/hdhomerun-cablecard-will-feature-three-tuners-in-time-for-the-ho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/hdhomerun-cablecard-will-feature-three-tuners-in-time-for-the-ho/#comments What you're looking at here is a picture of the board that makes the new HDHomeRun CableCARD tuner work. You might notice the four squares on the right, those are the tuners, yes there are four -- don't get too excited -- but one of 'em is for the out of band data and can't actually be used to record HD. But that's still one more usable tuner than initially announced at CES and the best news is that the price remains the same at $249. There isn't a hard release data yet, but the goal is to release the beta details in the coming weeks, then submit it to CableLabs for certification and then finally have it in your HTPC in time for the holidays -- when exactly do holidays start again? The actual case isn't done yet, but there won't be a hump like the classic HDHomeRun and as you can see the gigabit network tuner's connections are all on the back including one coax, one USB, power, and a single CableCARD slot for all three tuners -- the USB doesn't do what you're thinking, it's for the Tuning Adapter. Contrary to some reports -- a USB version isn't on the table and we can't say we're surprised as that wouldn't be Silicon Dust's style. A picture of the connections on the prototype after the jump.

Continue reading HDHomeRun CableCARD will feature three tuners in time for the holidays

HDHomeRun CableCARD will feature three tuners in time for the holidays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcCableCARdCableLabsHDHomeRunHDHomeRun CableCARDHdhomerunCablecardMedia CenterMediaCenterSilicon DustSiliconDustWindows 7 Media CenterWindows Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterWindowsMediaCenterTue, 11 May 2010 16:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun CableCARD tuner beta signup is on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/hdhomerun-cablecard-tuner-beta-signup-is-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/hdhomerun-cablecard-tuner-beta-signup-is-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/hdhomerun-cablecard-tuner-beta-signup-is-on/#commentsHDHomeRun CableCARD test board Ever since Microsoft and CableLabs removed the OEM hardware requirement, the CableCARD tuner market for the PC has really heated up. While it has brought some new players to the PC tuner market,it is has also attracted some old favorites. We caught up with SiliconDust at CES and at that point the dual CableCARD tuner was just the test board (pictured above), but today the beta sign up went live. Anyone interested can fill in a few details about their setup and hope to get selected, but the response has been so great that we're told the window will probably be shorter than two weeks. If you are selected you'll receive the beta hardware in about four weeks. We would of course like to try it out for ourselves, at which time you'll hear all about it.

Gallery: HDHomeRun development board

Single tuner ATSC HDHomeRun

HDHomeRun CableCARD tuner beta signup is on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcCableCARDhdHDHomeRunMedia CenterMediaCenterSiliconDustWindows 7 media CenterWindows7MediaCenterWed, 14 Apr 2010 14:28:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun's CableCARD implementation lives up to the brand]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomeruns-cablecard-implementation-lives-up-to-the-brand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomeruns-cablecard-implementation-lives-up-to-the-brand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomeruns-cablecard-implementation-lives-up-to-the-brand/#commentsHDHomeRun development board We have always thought the HDHomeRun was an ingenius idea, especially since it's possible to share multiple tuners with multiple PCs over the network. When we first learned that SiliconDust was going to release an HDHomeRun that supported CableCARD, we were concerned that our favorite features wouldn't make it into the product. So we dropped by the booth and checked out the development board (pictured above) to learned more about the plans -- this is a dual tuner test board, despite the fact it looks like it has three. The best news is that you'll be able to share a tuner with multiple Media Center PCs, which is really cool. Now obviously only one PC can use a tuner at a time and if the content is marked Copy Once, you can only watch it on the PC where it was recorded, but it is still cool. The HDHomeRun software that works with the existing hardware, also works with this, but isn't required. SiliconDust expects to start the beta in the next few months -- no you can't sign up yet -- with a release later this year. The box will look a lot like the existing single tuner HDHomeRun (the blue one pictured in the gallery) but without the hump and will include a CableCARD slot and a USB port. Speaking of the USB port, it is for a Tuning adapter, but you can also plug it directly into the PC like the ATI or the Ceton card, but obviously that kind of defeats the purpose.

Gallery: HDHomeRun development board

Single tuner ATSC HDHomeRun

HDHomeRun's CableCARD implementation lives up to the brand originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcCableCARDCESCES 2010Ces2010hdHDHomeRunMedia CenterMediaCenterSiliconDustWindows 7Windows 7 Media CenterWindows7Windows7MediaCenterThu, 07 Jan 2010 19:42:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun developing a dual CableCARD network tuner for $249]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomerun-developing-a-dual-cablecard-network-tuner-for-249/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomerun-developing-a-dual-cablecard-network-tuner-for-249/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomerun-developing-a-dual-cablecard-network-tuner-for-249/#commentsHDHomeRun CableCARD logo We had a feeling that after Microsoft removed the draconian OEM requirement from Windows 7 Media Center that we'd see more CableCARD tuners and we're glad to say we were right. The original ATSC/QAM HDHomeRun was love at first sight for us three years ago, so we were very pleased to learn that the crew over at Silicon Dust was working on a network based CableCARD tuner. The dual tuner model in development will require just one CableCARD and one coax input, but will allow you to record two HD shows at once, and all for $249 -- less than the single ATI CableCARD tuner sells for today. The nice thing about the networked tuner approach that has made the HDHomeRun so popular, is that even if you have your heart set on a small form factor PC like the Dell Zino HD, you can still have access to premium content even without any empty PCI-E slots. The only bad news is that the press release after the break has no mention of when this little guy might be available.

Continue reading HDHomeRun developing a dual CableCARD network tuner for $249

HDHomeRun developing a dual CableCARD network tuner for $249 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableCARDCESCES 2010Ces2010HDHomeRunMedia CenterMediaCenterSilicon DustSiliconDustWindows 7 Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterThu, 07 Jan 2010 04:49:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun with CableCARD coming to CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hdhomerun-with-cablecard-coming-to-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hdhomerun-with-cablecard-coming-to-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/hdhomerun-with-cablecard-coming-to-ces/#comments We already loved the HDHomeRun as a QAM or ATSC device, but word is there's a new model on the way featuring CableCARD. Unfortunately, the above picture and a "(more info at CES)" note is all we have to go on for now after they were posted in the SiliconDust forums, but that should be more than enough to get many HTPC fans salivating for the company's next product.

HDHomeRun with CableCARD coming to CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecardhdhdhomerunhtpcmedia pcMediaPcSiliconDusttunerMon, 04 Jan 2010 11:43:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun to bring DVB to Media Center]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/hdhomerun-to-bring-dvb-to-media-center/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/hdhomerun-to-bring-dvb-to-media-center/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/hdhomerun-to-bring-dvb-to-media-center/#commentsHDHomeRun
The HDHomeRun is our favorite networked HD tuner -- never mind the fact it's the only one. Having a tuner on the network instead of in the HTPC has a few advantages including the ability to use a smaller PC case, to use as many tuners as you want, and not having to run coax cables to the PC. But what might be the biggest advantage is, that it can add tuners that would otherwise be unavailable -- like QAM on Windows Media Center Edition. Now it seems the team at SiliconDust is working on a version for the rest of the world and will enable DVB-T and unencrypted DVB-C for various DVR packages on the PC including Microsoft's Media Center Edition.

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HDHomeRun to bring DVB to Media Center originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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