PVR Access Services

[Paraf]

I have a PVR but considering cancelling the R55pm PVR Access fee as I no longer need 2 TV's on diff channels.
I know I would loose TV2 support & ability to record a 3rd channel but would I still have the PVR recording facility to the hard drive and pause facility on TV1?
Surely its a PVR hardware function.
I am getting conflicting info from DSTV (surprise!)

Thanks

 

[ColinR]

From what I understand, no. All PVR functionality is disabled.
Cheaper to use an HTPC.

 

[Budza]

Better to use an HTPC. Only issue is, has anyone been able to get HD content on one? Then the PVR function can be offloaded from the DSTV HD-PVR, which will still be needed in order to receive HD content, afaik.

 

[ToxicBunny]

the HDPVR cost is included in the PVR Access cost, so you need to pay for it to get 170... and you'd need a HTPC that is HDCP compliant.

 

[Paraf]

Thanks for the info but as you see I am a "junior"!
Should have mentioned that I have a standard PVR not HD.
Also dont know what an HTPC is - seperate recorder? any suggestions on where to look up info on it & any recommended make/model welcome.
The bottom line is that DSTV is just getting too expensive for old folks and have to do a little trimming
Thanks again

 

[ColinR]

An HTPC is a normal PC running Media Centre Software (Windows Media Centre edition, Media Portal, or the many linux flavours)

Its not really that "consumer" though, some ability to tinker is essential