The DVR was returned to TimeWarner about a month ago and all viewing
is now on HTPC. The problems with the Hauppauge 2650 cablecard tuner
went away when I stopped using sleep mode between viewings/recordings.
With the computer online 24X7 operation has become very smooth and
virtually hiccup free.
The switch from the AMD X2 processor to the
Intel Pentium G620 has lowered our power useage from ~120 watts idle to
~14 watts idle which makes running the computer continuously reasonable
cost wise.
The main issue I am facing with the HTPC DVR is the
issue with encrypted content from the cable card tuner. Several
channels encrypt all of their shows, these channels include Disney, Food
Network and many others. When you try to play this content on a PC
other than the one that recorded it you get a message saying the content
is protected and cannot be played. This issue also comes up if you
have to rebuild your HTPC, it can no longer play back protected content
that it had previously recorded.
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