HD-PVR 2: Gaming Edition Plus

[Evil_Attorney]

Originally Posted by SHS

If want the one that can handle full 5.1 surround sound then you want HD-PVR 2 1512

Is the 1512 on sale yet? I don't see it anywhere.

[SHS]

Originally Posted by Evil_Attorney

Is the 1512 on sale yet? I don't see it anywhere.

Nope but soon lasted I heard sometime midd feb

[Evil_Attorney]

It looks like the 1512 is showing up on amazon. Amazon says that they are out of stock, but one of their affiliates is selling it for about $20 more than Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

[Skybolt]

What am I missing, I don't see the differance between the 1512 and the original HD-PVR from the recording stand point and chipset.

[Evil_Attorney]

I think the only difference is that it can record via HDMI with surround sound.

[KeithAbbott]

And the 1212 is limited to 1080i, while the 1512 claims to support 1080p.

[drvnbysound]

Originally Posted by Evil_Attorney

I think the only difference is that it can record via HDMI with surround sound.

I have to assume this comes with stipulations... HDCP, DRM, Copy Control flags??

[Skybolt]

That is what I am thinking. HDCP has to mean DRM. So HDMI is only for some content? So your still capturing via component for Sage use. Most cable boxes where I am are only 1080i, much like CC is.

Do we know if this will work with Sage?

[Tiki]

Originally Posted by Skybolt

That is what I am thinking. HDCP has to mean DRM. So HDMI is only for some content? So your still capturing via component for Sage use. Most cable boxes where I am are only 1080i, much like CC is.

Do we know if this will work with Sage?

HDCP is a protected content path - it's a way to ensure that data is protected while in transit. All BlueRay players and most cable and satellite STB's use HDCP on their HDMI connections to try to prevent piracy. The playback device is supposed to make sure it has a protected path all the way to the display before allowing playback. If it the path isn't protected, it can either choose to send nothing, or send a lower-resolution / lower quality stream. So, it's not DRM per se, but it is a mechanism that helps to enforce DRM.

The Colossus works the same way with regard to its ability to record from HDMI. There are some here on the forums who have been able to use the Colossus to record via HDMI - I think most of those who are successful are using older DirectTV boxes.

But, for most people I wouldn't count on being able to use HDMI for recording TV.

From what I've read (here on the forum), this new HDPVR2 uses a different chipset and driver than the older HDPVR and Colossus devices. Supposedly it is more reliable and doesn't have the same bugs.

[Deacon Crusher]

Newegg lists a 1512 and a 1519

1512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116086

1519
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815116087

Any idea what the difference is between those?

And can anyone confirm they do come with WinTV? Looking to use these in a sports environment for real time record from hdmi camera with pause and playback for coaching purposes.

Thanks