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<blockquote data-quote="kingpeter" data-source="post: 546553" data-attributes="member: 300213">I want to record HDTV from one channel whilst watching a different channel (possibly HDTV). I did not realise at first that there are PVRs with twin HDTV satellite tuners, which enable viewing one channel whilst recording another, in HD.&nbsp; These are about twice as expensive as the single tuner boxes, though.&nbsp; The first models I came across on the web were from SatEuropa, but there are others.The Homecast HS8100CIPVR is available with either 160, 250, or 500 GB HDD, starting at £405.&nbsp; I have been informed by the dealer that it will receive all Freesat channels, which includes Ch 4 now, but not ITV HD or Ch 5.&nbsp; He would not comment on patchability (&quot;for legal reasons&quot;).Does anybody know how many hours of 1080i can be recorded on 160 GB?&nbsp; Is there a catch with recording HDTV from satellite? I am wondering if the broadcasts are encrypted to prevent recording, and countermeasures are required.. I assume Blue Ray cannot be input and recorded, because of encription.&nbsp; I am looking for advice please.&nbsp; What is the opinion of this particular PVR, and are there better ones for the money?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="kingpeter, post: 546553, member: 300213"] I want to record HDTV from one channel whilst watching a different channel (possibly HDTV). I did not realise at first that there are PVRs with twin HDTV satellite tuners, which enable viewing one channel whilst recording another, in HD. These are about twice as expensive as the single tuner boxes, though. The first models I came across on the web were from SatEuropa, but there are others. The Homecast HS8100CIPVR is available with either 160, 250, or 500 GB HDD, starting at £405. I have been informed by the dealer that it will receive all Freesat channels, which includes Ch 4 now, but not ITV HD or Ch 5. He would not comment on patchability ("for legal reasons"). Does anybody know how many hours of 1080i can be recorded on 160 GB? Is there a catch with recording HDTV from satellite? I am wondering if the broadcasts are encrypted to prevent recording, and countermeasures are required.. I assume Blue Ray cannot be input and recorded, because of encription. I am looking for advice please. What is the opinion of this particular PVR, and are there better ones for the money? [/QUOTE]

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