Jola
Honorary Master
That's OK, as long as they bring it out in the near future and for a reasonable price. Will wait and see - and use TopTV in the meantime.
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That's OK, as long as they bring it out in the near future and for a reasonable price. Will wait and see - and use TopTV in the meantime.
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Thought I gave confirmation a few posts up... http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php/photo/15963/title/new-hd-pvr/cat/500
Eventually both Pace and UEC will have a R1999 model. The UEC linked to earlier will come shortly after the Pace. Pace should be available next week.
I will definately be in the market for a new HD BUT - I want to see what it responds like with the remote commands before I get it - Kkeiron, you right the anticipated HD decoder is a Pace - I recall something said by MIH on that a while ago. That UEC in the link is definately a MIH product - its got the DStv logo on.
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
Okay so next question: Based on what I've read, the Pace has traditionally been more problematic than the UEC.
Do you reckon this is still going to be the case?
Essentially, is it worth waiting till the UEC arrives (even though I think the Pace is prettier)?
Do you reckon this is still going to be the case?
Essentially, is it worth waiting till the UEC arrives (even though I think the Pace is prettier)?
Jola
Honorary Master
Quantum Theory
Executive Member
That is not true in my opinion.
greg_SA
Expert Member
From the reading I have done, the current UEC seems like the better option than the Pace (comparing current UEC and current Pace)... QT, do you disagree? Why?
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Quantum Theory
Executive Member
I have had way more issues with UEC than with Pace boxes. The Pace only had RF issues with the first batches sold... and yes, it has a slightly slower processor, but most people in the industry still prefer the Pace.
Jola
Honorary Master
Thanks, yes, the Pace does look cool - now to find out what it can and cannot do !
the graduate
Senior Member
PVR functionality is going to be dropped in the future....DSTV on Demand will take over....
I just want a HD decoder (well 2 or more for the bedrooms) - R1299 - R1499 will be reasonable.....don't know why it should cost a whopping R1500 more than a SD decoder (HD tv card is about R600)....don't have time to watch recordings.....if I missed it, I check out carte blanche on the net...
next week, you say......then I need to get ready.....
I just want a HD decoder (well 2 or more for the bedrooms) - R1299 - R1499 will be reasonable.....don't know why it should cost a whopping R1500 more than a SD decoder (HD tv card is about R600)....don't have time to watch recordings.....if I missed it, I check out carte blanche on the net...
next week, you say......then I need to get ready.....
Highly unlikely.
PVR gives you the functionality to record ANY show, not only the ones included in the DoD lineup.
Space limitations on the hardware (even future hardware) make it impossible for them to facilitate DoD for EVERY show on every channel.
the graduate
Senior Member
point taken and I agree...
I'll be quite happy to pay R1500 for a cheaper single view HD PVR with record 1, watch 1 facility - that would mean I could get it added next to my PVR 1 for about R3000 including installation and 2>6 splitter.
Nice!
Nice!
tsume
The Pervy Sage
I would have rather preffered dstv to re-introduce the SD-PVR.
A HD tv card won't do the processing. That's done by the Cpu and graphics card. An Hd decoder will need the extra cpu and gfx card.
Warrior Satellite
New Member
Not only is it a cheaper HD decoder. But it has Dual View as well... Similar to the old SD Pvr....But just in HD.