Is reel dead yet?

[m.seven]

how much did that PVR run you,Roc?hate(or not)to say it but outside work and family,this game is about all i really do.if EA's looking to close up shop,PVR's the only option i know of.

[Roccityroller]

PVR ran $200 at best buy. but i'm using it for more than video games. I have it set up so i can use my laptop as a DVR as well. I usually DL all my shows cuz i never rremember to watch them live. Now i have it hooked up through the cable box and have a scheduler record everything when i want.

plus with the PVR you can CAP at 1080p

[Antwan]

This stuff is interesting to me..
so does an HD TV have better quality when capturing with an HD device?
because I've been running the same TV for a while never wanted an HD TV
if I were to buy a capture card for my non HD TV would the quality not be in HD, or is HD just the input output you need for the HD Device for an HD TV?
Does it make a difference what definition the TV is what I'm asking.. Will I have a different quality capture?

[Demzilla]

cap card should capture w.e your box sends it.

if you have an hd cap card then youd have to hook it up in hd.
but if you dont have a hd tv then how would you get the picture to play.


my xbox sends out widescreen 720x480 standard def.
i have the standard def cables split with composites to my tv and card at the same time.


is reel dead yet...

wouldnt know.
dont use it...

[xI blisk Ix]

This stuff is interesting to me..
so does an HD TV have better quality when capturing with an HD device?
because I've been running the same TV for a while never wanted an HD TV
if I were to buy a capture card for my non HD TV would the quality not be in HD, or is HD just the input output you need for the HD Device for an HD TV?
Does it make a difference what definition the TV is what I'm asking.. Will I have a different quality capture?

no the game goes through the PVR and records it there so you can have the absolute best quality possible

[Antwan]

Sweet deal thanks

[Roccityroller]

not sure if you can do XBOX -HD-> PVR -SD->TV

I have some SD component cables lying around, i'll will try tonight.

[Antwan]

I was thinking more along the lines of the dazzle Roc, but do let me know..

http://www.amazon.com/Dazzle-Digital.../dp/B00028CAL2

[xI blisk Ix]

not sure if you can do XBOX -HD-> PVR -SD->TV

I have some SD component cables lying around, i'll will try tonight.

i was watching this guy going over it on a video and he said you don't need a HD TV to record HD since it goes to the PVR first