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What to Enjoy:
The HDHomeRun allows the TV viewer to record full HD 1080i television programing directly on their computer. You can also watch live TV and use it as a DVR with the ability to pause, rewind and fast forward live TV. Also, like a DVR, you can watch one channel and record another.
Third-Party Features:
The HDHomeRun is PC, Mac, and Linux compatible.
Video:
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News & Updates:
Engadget.com (3/10/2008): MythTV 0.21 available, adds ClearQAM support via HDHomeRun — “It’s been a while since we checked in on the MythTV project, just updated to version 0.21, most notably adding QAM recording for HDHomeRun owners. If merely recording unencrypted HDTV via cable isn’t enough, upgraded users may notice lowered memory consumption, the ability to record main and/or secondary audio channels, a couple new official plugins and a bunch of other tweaks. Check the wiki for the full list and get your Linux DVR going.” {Read more}
Editor’s Assessment: The HDHomeRun offers a great opportunity to run a HD DVR off your computer for a relatively low price (80 dollars). The great unsaid plus of this device is that you can store shows on an external hard drive or burn them to a DVD. Instead of buying a season of a television show you could easily store or burn it for future viewing. Compare this to EyeTv and Nero Liquid TV and the HD HomeRun might be the best available.
