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post #211 of 476
4/5/12 at 5:35pm
looked at the quick guide again tonight I noticed it doesn't have a component output

Wonder why they didn't put one on it, the only component connections it has is input..........what a bummer.

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post #212 of 476
4/6/12 at 4:18am
Thread Starter 
1. Component is going the way of S video. You can thank the MPAA (and others) for that with the introduction of HDMI. Nice to have a smaller single cable, but the price on pays (not in $$), negates the benefits.
2. One purpose of this device is; numerous inputs, numerous formats: single output.
post #213 of 476
4/6/12 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

1. Component is going the way of S video. You can thank the MPAA (and others) for that with the introduction of HDMI. Nice to have a smaller single cable, but the price on pays (not in $$), negates the benefits.
2. One purpose of this device is; numerous inputs, numerous formats: single output.

Component = "it just works"
HDMI = "hope and pray it works"
Sadly HDMI was a poorly implemented solution to the perceived analog hole problem of the studios. Heck just last year I ended up buying a Mitsubishi HD-6000 HAVi STB and the dam thing refused to boot up when I had HDMI connected to my 2 year old Sony TV. Disconnect HDMI and switched to component and it just worked.
post #214 of 476
4/9/12 at 6:44am
I thought this box was delayed from last December until March, and it is now April. Here's hoping it will eventually appear soon.
post #215 of 476
4/9/12 at 7:11am
Thread Starter 
'Please stand by'

Busy working on u-boob videos.
post #216 of 476
4/9/12 at 7:59am
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Originally Posted by tylerSC View Post

I thought this box was delayed from last December until March, and it is now April. Here's hoping it will eventually appear soon.

Black Friday.
[joke]
post #217 of 476
4/10/12 at 1:32pm
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Originally Posted by tylerSC View Post

I thought this box was delayed from last December until March, and it is now April. Here's hoping it will eventually appear soon.

Looking more and more like vaporware every time the release date "slips".

Maybe they are waiting on Sigma/Broadcom to EOL and have a fire sale for the hardware platform they want to use for this device?

If they release a youtube video of the interface, one would think they meant the release month was for this year?
post #218 of 476
4/10/12 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by qz3fwd View Post

Looking more and more like vaporware every time the release date "slips".

Maybe they are waiting on Sigma/Broadcom to EOL and have a fire sale for the hardware platform they want to use for this device?

If they release a youtube video of the interface, one would think they meant the release month was for this year?

I wish I could say something nice.

I wish the web site would say something.
post #219 of 476
4/10/12 at 3:58pm
Well, maybe they're taking their time to get it right, and avoid the sort of problematic issues that have plagued the CM7400, which may have been rushed to market. Hopefully they will have all the bugs worked out when it finally materializes. But hopefully sooner than later.
post #220 of 476
4/11/12 at 10:33am
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Originally Posted by tylerSC View Post

Well, maybe they're taking their time to get it right, and avoid the sort of problematic issues that have plagued the CM7400, which may have been rushed to market. Hopefully they will have all the bugs worked out when it finally materializes. But hopefully sooner than later.

You surely cannot be trying to state that they have not had plenty of time to develop this product and get it to market?

Taking such a long time after publicly announcing it and then missing schedules creates doubts in the publics mind about their competence and ability to support their product.
post #221 of 476
4/11/12 at 11:38am
I was trying to put a positive spin on a frustrating issue. I am tired of waiting on this box as well, so hopefully when it finally does appear, it will have been done right. We hope.
post #222 of 476
4/11/12 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by tylerSC View Post

I was trying to put a positive spin on a frustrating issue. I am tired of waiting on this box as well, so hopefully when it finally does appear, it will have been done right. We hope.

I agree. There's barely anybody producing products for the OTA crowd. This company obviously isn't Sony or Panasonic so to me it's awesome that they're even trying to make a product like this.

And, reading this thread, they seem to have been shockingly responsive to people who email them.

With all that said... I really wish this thing would come out.
post #223 of 476
4/13/12 at 3:56am
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Would you believe? ;
http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

(Just so you don't get too excited, I believe it's not quite ready to be released yet.)
post #224 of 476
4/13/12 at 4:20am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

Would you believe? ;
http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

(Just so you don't get too excited, I believe it's not quite ready to be released yet.)

TADA!
File System: EXT2/NTFS for Recording.
Tuner1 (RF1): ATSC/QAM/NTSC, Tuner2 (RF2): ATSC/QAM.
* NTP Time Setting: Yes.
Component Video (YPbPr) Input x 1, HDMI Input x 1.
USB 2.0 x 2.
Consumption: 15 Watts, Standby mode: 2 Watt
post #225 of 476
4/13/12 at 4:37am
What would be the benefit of having the VGA input?
Not complaining, just not sure if I would have a need for it.
post #226 of 476
4/13/12 at 5:12am
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File System: EXT2/NTFS for Recording.

This will need some explanation as they always stated; no NTFS.
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What would be the benefit of having the VGA input?

It is also a transcoder as already stated, different input formats to same output format.
post #227 of 476
4/13/12 at 5:12am
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Originally Posted by morc258 View Post

What would be the benefit of having the VGA input?
Not complaining, just not sure if I would have a need for it.

I could say the same thing about my TV, but won't. Perhaps someone with a laptop wants to capture their video? It's probably easier to have it that have people ask for it.
post #228 of 476
4/13/12 at 5:15am
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Originally Posted by morc258 View Post

TADA!
File System: EXT2/NTFS for Recording.
Tuner1 (RF1): ATSC/QAM/NTSC, Tuner2 (RF2): ATSC/QAM.
* NTP Time Setting: Yes.
Component Video (YPbPr) Input x 1, HDMI Input x 1.
USB 2.0 x 2.
Consumption: 15 Watts, Standby mode: 2 Watt

No HDD makes the 15 Watts running easy. But a standby power of 2 watts seems pretty high. Perhaps it's needed for the internet.
post #229 of 476
4/13/12 at 5:18am
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But a standby power of 2 watts seems pretty high.

The Sony is 33 watts and the Funai/Maggy is 6 watts (with the HDD stopped).
post #230 of 476
4/13/12 at 5:29am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

The Sony is 33 watts and the Funai/Maggy is 6 watts (with the HDD stopped).

Since the Sony 500 will have two 250Gb drives always running (plus fan), the only change from standby to ON is the front panel display. A 250 uses about 23 watts.

Beats me why the Funai uses all that power in standby.
post #231 of 476
4/13/12 at 6:22am
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I've measured all three of mine with two different meters and they measure between 30 & 33 watts on or in standby.
post #232 of 476
4/13/12 at 6:32am
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Originally Posted by JoeKustra View Post

No HDD makes the 15 Watts running easy. But a standby power of 2 watts seems pretty high. Perhaps it's needed for the internet.

If it still runs 15 watts with a 2.5" portable HD being powered by the USB, that is pretty sweet.
I'm not sure if the 15 watts is max power consumption with peripherals though.
If both the USB's supply 1/2 amp each, that's 5 watts right there.
post #233 of 476
4/13/12 at 6:51am
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Admittedly, I have had little experience with 2.5" drives since the two laptops I have owned never were upgraded. I didn't realize they only used a 5v rail as opposed to 12v for standard 3.5" drives.
That is even more reason why they could/should of at least allowed a internal drive provision.

Copied form a Fujitsu white paper on 2.5" drives;
Quote:


Using a 5V power supply, the latest 2.5" HDD consumes just .5 Watts while idle,
nearly 10 times fewer Watts than a 3.5" HDD. In read/write mode, the 2.5" HDD requires only
1.8 Watts, while a 3.5" drive consumes 11 Watts. This low-power supply module also reduces
manufacturing costs, while appealing to end-users as an energy-saving alternative.

Cost savings from a smaller HDD can also be found in the drastic heat generation cuts—running
up to 30 percent cooler than 3.5" HDDs (See Figure 2). The 2.5" HDD also operates at only 20
decibels while the typical 3.5" HDD is three times louder. Larger 3.5 HDDs require a fan, which
is another contributor to noise generation, so not only does the 2.5” HDD remove the ceaseless
hum from the living room DVR, it negates the need of a fan, further reducing the overall size of
the device. Finally, 2.5" HDDs have three times the shock tolerance of their bigger counterparts,
post #234 of 476
4/13/12 at 7:06am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

(Just so you don't get too excited, I believe it's not quite ready to be released yet.)

Considering they also already have a updated firmware file available to D/L for it, it must be very close to being released.
post #235 of 476
4/13/12 at 7:24am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

I've measured all three of mine with two different meters and they measure between 30 & 33 watts on or in standby.

You're right, I must have been thinking of something else. I have too much stuff.

My observations:
HDMI input is nice.
Remote has a HULU button.
QS guide says optical has the best audio
ePVision should sell a USB WiFi adapter or specify what works.
post #236 of 476
4/13/12 at 8:00am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

Would you believe? ;
http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

(Just so you don't get too excited, I believe it's not quite ready to be released yet.)

Does this constitute their preoffer that we all signed up for? Does this mean we would have to now send them our money before actual product release or is there going to be an email to each of us? Has anyone gotten a personal response to their email signup? What gives? Before I send them my money I would like to actually see a real product not just promises!
post #237 of 476
4/13/12 at 8:32am
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Originally Posted by JoeKustra View Post

You're right, I must have been thinking of something else. I have too much stuff.

My observations:
HDMI input is nice.
Remote has a HULU button.
QS guide says optical has the best audio
ePVision should sell a USB WiFi adapter or specify what works.

Page 10 of Quick Start Guide:
2. Connect to wireless network by using USB WiFi adapter is
achievable (optional).

Not sure if optional means from them or what.
They have a "Ask a question" on their page for this equipment if anybody wants to try. Edit: I emailed them about it, will post response.
post #238 of 476
4/13/12 at 8:48am
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Originally Posted by videobruce View Post

This will need some explanation as they always stated; no NTFS.

Or they should be praised for listening to us and licensing the technology necessary to enable write support of NTFS volumes.
post #239 of 476
4/13/12 at 8:49am
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Originally Posted by morc258 View Post

Page 10 of Quick Start Guide:
2. Connect to wireless network by using USB WiFi adapter is
achievable (optional).

Are you saying you know which one will work? I don't know which USB external drive will work.

I have USB dongles on my TV and on my Tivo. They are not interchangable. They were sold by the manufacturer. If ePVision sold one I would feel confident it would work. I will be patient and wait for someone to report on what works.

Thank you for asking them.
post #240 of 476
4/13/12 at 8:55am
Now we know they are using an off the shelf set of broadcom hardware as the basis for their platofrm: BCM35230

One has to wonder what in the world took them soo long to get this thing ready for consumer sales.
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