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I talked to a guy at sonicblue today and I found out a few things about the Replay 5160 that I thought that I would share. This info is valid for the 5000 series in general.
1) They removed the function keys on the front to save money. They know that their customers don't like it.
2) The 4000 and 5000 series don't talk to each other right now but on the January software download they will.
3) The January software download will fix the 8 second channel issue
4) You can forward and re-forward shows as many times as you want. Meaning you can send a show to a friend and they can send the same show to another etc ...
5) You can only share 1 show a maximum of 14 times (to prevent you from using your replay as a video server)
6) The nightly software and channel guide check will occur through either dial-up or broadband your choice (sweet)
7) The 5000 series has a screen saver !!! And it is custom !
8) You can put home movies or other video on the replay and send it to another replay (sweet)
9) ReplayTV loves the company that put together PlanetReplay.com
10) SonicBlue has a December special of FREE SHIPPING if you order a 5000 series.
11) They expect the 5160 to be ready between Dec 15 - Dec 31st. They are shooting for early to get it in before Christmas. All development is complete they are just trying to get enough hard drives of the right size for the right price.
12) You can pre-order a 5080 or a 5160 and still get the $50 rebate. They go by order date not ship date.
Hope this helps anyone who is looking at the new 5000 series.
-Squeed
1) They removed the function keys on the front to save money. They know that their customers don't like it.
2) The 4000 and 5000 series don't talk to each other right now but on the January software download they will.
3) The January software download will fix the 8 second channel issue
4) You can forward and re-forward shows as many times as you want. Meaning you can send a show to a friend and they can send the same show to another etc ...
5) You can only share 1 show a maximum of 14 times (to prevent you from using your replay as a video server)
6) The nightly software and channel guide check will occur through either dial-up or broadband your choice (sweet)
7) The 5000 series has a screen saver !!! And it is custom !
8) You can put home movies or other video on the replay and send it to another replay (sweet)
9) ReplayTV loves the company that put together PlanetReplay.com
10) SonicBlue has a December special of FREE SHIPPING if you order a 5000 series.
11) They expect the 5160 to be ready between Dec 15 - Dec 31st. They are shooting for early to get it in before Christmas. All development is complete they are just trying to get enough hard drives of the right size for the right price.
12) You can pre-order a 5080 or a 5160 and still get the $50 rebate. They go by order date not ship date.
Hope this helps anyone who is looking at the new 5000 series.
-Squeed