Strange concept.
Future BluRay player with DirecTv?
I had a new HD-DVR added Sat. and the installation guy mention he had heard that DirecTv might soon have a Receiver/DVR with built in DVD player like Cable does. He also said it could be BluRay. Has anyone seen or heard anything about this?
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A) I would never assume that an installer is an insider. They don't work for DirecTV and even that often doesn't provide one with a lot of insider information.
B) Are you sure you would actually want this? It would end up being a sub-par Blu-Ray player and a limited DirecTV receiver. Then when a better receiver was available, people would cling to the outdated one because it was their Blu-Ray player.
Keep them separate and the best at what they do, respectively, in my opinion.
B) Are you sure you would actually want this? It would end up being a sub-par Blu-Ray player and a limited DirecTV receiver. Then when a better receiver was available, people would cling to the outdated one because it was their Blu-Ray player.
Keep them separate and the best at what they do, respectively, in my opinion.
He may have heard about the ITC devices and confused it with something 'new':
http://www.se2labs.com/details.php
They will build one with an HR2x and a BluRay drive.
http://www.se2labs.com/details.php
They will build one with an HR2x and a BluRay drive.
And for the low price of $25,000 (plus the optional Blu-Ray drive), it could be yours. No, thank you.bhelton71 said:He may have heard about the ITC devices and confused it with something 'new':
http://www.se2labs.com/details.php
They will build one with an HR2x and a BluRay drive.
Just trying to figure out where the installer got the idea - no plan to purchase one myselfgregjones said:And for the low price of $25,000 (plus the optional Blu-Ray drive), it could be yours. No, thank you.
Cable has one of those? Never heard of it.RonH said:I had a new HD-DVR added Sat. and the installation guy mention he had heard that DirecTv might soon have a Receiver/DVR with built in DVD player like Cable does. He also said it could be BluRay. Has anyone seen or heard anything about this?
It is a bad idea. Two pieces of electronics that can break in one box.
As I have said often, I even hate print/fax/copy machines. Shoving a lot of functions into one box just means it will be less efficient at all of them. I don't complain about MediaShare only because I see it as a road to MRV.tonyd79 said:Cable has one of those? Never heard of it.
It is a bad idea. Two pieces of electronics that can break in one box.
Dish Network attempted this awhile (Years) ago, and nobody outside of Dish ever saw it.
The only advantage I can see is in a case where you are extremely limited on space. Right now, most people who have big-screen HDTV’s have probably already invested in a decent cabinet to put everything. Other than having to run an extra HDMI cable, it’s just not that inconvenient to have an extra box. Maybe some years from now when “DVD” is dead and Blu-Ray players are cheap, then sure, throw one into the HRxx. Actually, before they do that, I wish they would offer HDTV version of the Humax TV’s. It sure would make it simpler to put D* in a spare bedroom, bathroom, kitchen nook, etc.
Some cable companies have Std. DVD player built into their Receivers/DVRs but they don't have any type on BluRay players. I know the installer really has no true info on this but it was odd he even mentioned it. Just thought I would ask here since you guys would know more about it.tonyd79 said:Cable has one of those? Never heard of it.
It is a bad idea. Two pieces of electronics that can break in one box.
Our "Insiders" here would know about it LONG before an installer would. Most of them don't even know about SWM yet.
I think this super component device is clearly something of dreams. Even though I'm sure I could buy it, I take it for a grain of salt. Just reading this thread, seems like some are taking it a bit too seriously.
But, it's a point taken, nonetheless. If someone's going to buy it, I'd bet that $25,000 is pocket change for that person.
But, it's a point taken, nonetheless. If someone's going to buy it, I'd bet that $25,000 is pocket change for that person.
If you build an HTPC with a BD drive and eventually the HDPC20 device - I think you're covered. But I get the point - the purpose built consumer device like the ITC seems a little ridiculous. But they started up last year so they must be selling to someone ?myselfalso said:I think this super component device is clearly something of dreams. Even though I'm sure I could buy it, I take it for a grain of salt. Just reading this thread, seems like some are taking it a bit too seriously.
But, it's a point taken, nonetheless. If someone's going to buy it, I'd bet that $25,000 is pocket change for that person.
Huh??? I thought all the insiders here knew about SWM... :lol: (Ah the ambiguity of the English Languish...)kturcotte said:Our "Insiders" here would know about it LONG before an installer would. Most of them don't even know about SWM yet.
Cheers,
Tom
You know I meant installers lolTom Robertson said:Huh??? I thought all the insiders here knew about SWM... :lol: (Ah the ambiguity of the English Languish...)
Cheers,
Tom
A BluRay recorder with DIRECTV makes sense, a BluRay player with DIRECTV ... not so much. But then again, I wouldn't want a combo DVR-BD Recorder either.
And it comes with Tivo 2k on it also right?
:lol:
:lol:
Perfect! CSR cant even get their own receivers right and they're going to offer tech support on Blu-Ray Players? I dont think so....
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