ePVision PHD-VRX speculation thread - Page 9  

They also used the same box as the PHD-8VX Full HD 1080p HDMI A/V Switcher Digital HDTV Tuner Receiver Media Box. The remote looks the same too.

http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phd8vxmain.htm

They might actually be interchangeable. Have you tried? I discovered by accident when configuring one of my TiVo adapters that "all of a sudden" my computer was on my other wireless network (reserved for the Tivo's only).

Just put in my order; got my fingers crossed. Need to be able to offload recordings to computer for archiving. Hope I can do so.

Maybe we can stop being a speculation thread now? How about "anticipation"?

At last! Anybody know if they are still offering the previously announced $30 off coupon deal and what is the coupon code? Finally a preorder is posted, but how much longer until reality?

Just tried. Tivo is not USB. I'm looking for a USB WiFi that works in the 5Ghz band.

Gotta love Newegg!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...sys-_-33124404

This one has good results on Samsung TV's

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166025

Thanks for the URL.

Here you go Joe,
This is ePvision's response to my inquiry about what WiFi USB adapter will work.

Hi morc258,

Any USB WiFi adapter with Broadcom chip inside should work with PHD-VRX very likely. For example, DYNEX Wireless N adapter, model# DX-NUSB.

Thx.

Sales Team
ePVision.com

Thank you so much. Everything I have looked at seems to need a disk for configuration. I appreciate the help.

Since it has component inputs I wonder why no component outputs?
Another odd thing, while tuner 1 can tune analog according to the manual "Note: PHD‐VRX can only record or timeshift on digital channels only, not on analog channels". I could care less about analog channels but some people may care.
No 1080i(or any other i) output from HDMI, just P.
Looks like a nice box, can't wait for the reviews.

I asked sales through the questions box on the site. May not get an answer until next week though.


Damn, I missed the fine print on that one.(Page 2)
I still have a lot of analog cable. I don't know when they will convert to all digital.

I've setup those types before.. you just hook 'em to a computer to configure, then plug 'em in to the target device . . .

I would consider that perhaps only 75% of what is published is accurate at this time. Sometimes marketing and engineering are on different planets.

I saw the progressive stuff too. It would be strange since some TVs don't do 480p. But some people call 480i analog. I still have some worry about the place in the manual that says optical has the best quality. Again, the 75% rule.

I will probably buy one after a review from any cable user. I couldn't help but notice that the picture on the web site that shows the dual guide function used inputs from two antennae. That was funny, yet they are labeled RF1 and RF2, so that will keep users with two OTA sources happy. I guess the dual tuners don't care about the differences betweem 8VSB and QAM256. That's great. I hope. On the bright side, OTA is described as 2-69. That's up to date.

Here is the response I got to inquiry about the coupon:

Hi morc258,

Thanks again for your email. Yes, we will send out emails for discount $30 so the unit is $199.95/ea. for our re-registered customers by next week. Thanks again!

Sales Team
ePVision.com

I recontacted them and that is roughly the response I received. Just as soon as the coupon arrives per email I am purchasing one even though the disapointment of no component output.

I think its worth a try at $199.95 compared to the cm7400 $400

Yeah, after they send me the discount coupon I'll be in for ordering one also.

You can't blame people for being confused. There is no link to the VRX on the ePVision web site home page, but there is a link to the EZ1 with a place to fill out a coupon under HD STB. The EZ1 is how this thread started. As for the web page for the VRX, it needs work.

Little confused. So, is this just a $10 discount for pre-registered folks at $200 vs. their sale price online for $210?

I think they mean if you pre-order now you get $10 off an 8VX. If you registered, you will get an email for $30 off the VRX. I might be wrong about the $10 since it shows only on EZ1 page. Or maybe the 8VX page.

Just ignore me. I'm confused too.

Yup. People ordering now are getting $20 off because it's a "preorder". People who registered before the page went live will be getting $30 off with a coupon issued later. I know the $10 difference seems a little weak but at least it's something.

The VRX is now on the ePVision home page. You can follow the link to register but there is only a question box. Progress.

So, you're saying we'll see this box finally hit consumers hands in 2036 then????

If it isn't released by that date, it is going to be difficult to continue a thread about this product that nobody has seen. I can't really understand why anybody cares, cable company DVRs are better than this will be for cable and certainly TiVo is far better as an OTA DVR but if it is the media center aspects of this box that make it attractive, I will have to wait to see exactly what it is capable of in that regard.

It was only a matter of time. I think the CM7400 went through this phase also.

PRICE. Tivos are great but at over $500 for a no monthly fee Tivo or a high monthly fee for providers DVRs, ~$200 + HDD is a very attractive price for people Even the CM7400 is almost 2x the cost of the base ePVision. People will put up with a lot if the price is right.

Here we go. Let the bashing begin.