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You may be a little confused.

There is no internet usage for HNP. HNP provides networking between TiVo's and PC's only on your home network. It does not use any of your ISP allowance.

Movie Downloads use allowance, but HNP is not required to download movies.

Peter.

No confusion

My theory is that I will be able to offload and keep TV shows via HNP

That will free up space to download movies which I will be able to do after the 18th without it affecting my download quota

I should have explained my somewhat skewed logic more clearly

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I guess with the $5 "amnesty" (on Nov 25) for the $199 home networking package... buying a cheap TiVo right now makes even more sense.

May I ask, what is this $5 amnesty about?

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Hi

Can't seem to start a new topic so have jumped in here to ask if anyone knows much about Next Wave PVR 6990? I am looking to add a PVR HD twin tuner set top box to our household to accompany my old faithful Topfield 5000. I'm steering clear of current Topfield. Not sure what is going on with them and not happy that old forum was yanked off without warning. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

KAZ

Dupeykaz :)

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Can't seem to start a new topic so have jumped in here to ask if anyone knows much about Next Wave PVR 6990?

Probably better to ask about it here:

Nextwave 6990 thread

A search function for keywords / threads is in the top right of the screen.

Personally, if you can afford it, I'd suggest consider TiVo, Beyonwiz P1/P2 or Topfield 2400.

You only buy it once, but have to use it every day..

(not saying the Nextwave isn't any good, but there just is not a lot of user reports around here to give it a good thumbs up or down)

Also being in a TiVo thread, well, TiVo users are a bit like Mac and iPhone owners, once they get a taste, they want to convert the world.. :-)

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For 24 hours only you can buy the HNP or a Desktop key for $5

How do you take advantage of the "amnesty" deal? And can everyone do it, or only those who purchased their unit before a particular date?

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Probably better to ask about it here:

Nextwave 6990 thread

A search function for keywords / threads is in the top right of the screen.

Personally, if you can afford it, I'd suggest consider TiVo, Beyonwiz P1/P2 or Topfield 2400.

You only buy it once, but have to use it every day..

(not saying the Nextwave isn't any good, but there just is not a lot of user reports around here to give it a good thumbs up or down)

Also being in a TiVo thread, well, TiVo users are a bit like Mac and iPhone owners, once they get a taste, they want to convert the world.. :-)

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Probably better to ask about it here:

Nextwave 6990 thread

A search function for keywords / threads is in the top right of the screen.

Personally, if you can afford it, I'd suggest consider TiVo, Beyonwiz P1/P2 or Topfield 2400.

You only buy it once, but have to use it every day..

(not saying the Nextwave isn't any good, but there just is not a lot of user reports around here to give it a good thumbs up or down)

Also being in a TiVo thread, well, TiVo users are a bit like Mac and iPhone owners, once they get a taste, they want to convert the world.. :-)

Thanks Ozdoc.

I'm interested in a beyonwiz or Tivo for myself later on once I get a cheaper internet deal (paying a fortune for tiny 400mb via telstra at present). For now just looking for a good solid HD PRV for my mum to use (non internet user). Mum has been very happy with SD Topfield 5000, but would like to see some of the shows coming to new HD seven channel when Tassie finally gets it in December.

Regards

KAZ

Dupeykaz

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Thanks Ozdoc.

I'm interested in a beyonwiz or Tivo for myself later on once I get a cheaper internet deal (paying a fortune for tiny 400mb via telstra at present). For now just looking for a good solid HD PRV for my mum to use (non internet user). Mum has been very happy with SD Topfield 5000, but would like to see some of the shows coming to new HD seven channel when Tassie finally gets it in December.

Regards

KAZ

Dupeykaz

If you get the same as the east coast capital cities, there will be nothing on the HD channels that isn't on SD.

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If you get the same as the east coast capital cities, there will be nothing on the HD channels that isn't on SD.

Heartbeat and Lost are two that are going to be on the HD seven before SD. Heartbeat hasn't been on anywhere for a long while.

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Heartbeat and Lost are two that are going to be on the HD seven before SD. Heartbeat hasn't been on anywhere for a long while.

Sorry to say but Paul55 has it right. All HD channels, with the exception of OneHD, are currently airing exactly the same schedule as the main network SD channel does. This looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

The shows you're referring to will be on 7TWO, which is SD, not HD.

You may find this blog useful... http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/11/returning-heartbeat.html

There's actually very little reason to lash out on a HD tuner as things currently stand. Even OneHD programming can be seen on SD channel 12 in many areas.

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Sorry to say but Paul55 has it right. All HD channels, with the exception of OneHD, are currently airing exactly the same schedule as the main network SD channel does. This looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future.

The shows you're referring to will be on 7TWO, which is SD, not HD.

You may find this blog useful... http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/11/returning-heartbeat.html

There's actually very little reason to lash out on a HD tuner as things currently stand. Even OneHD programming can be seen on SD channel 12 in many areas.

Thanks Bazzaa. I thought 7TWO was a HD channel. Appreciate the link to Heartbeat story.

Regards

Dupeykaz

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Harvey Norman Bondi Junction has the Tivo 160GB on clearance price of $449 and birhtday bundle for $699

That's even better then JB who have dropped them to $498.

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home-theatr...tivo-box/440788

Don't know about DSE dropping TiVo, but there is a larger drive TiVo Due soon.

Soon= Not until Next year according to the Tivo people over on Whirlpool.

Soon is actually Dec 1st when the 320Gb model goes on sale.

This is why the 160Gb is currently on run-out.

DSE will not be getting the 320Gb model, and will likely phase out TiVo altogether.

Peter.

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Harvey Norman Bondi Junction has the Tivo 160GB on clearance price of $449 and birhtday bundle for $699

If anyone has a receipt at that price or lower I'd appreciate a copy :)

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Does anyone know if the 160GB models being sold in store now come with the Home Networking Package?

I noticed Tivo are selling them on their website for $599 including HNP and wireless dongle, but as I don't need the dongle I would prefer to buy in-store for $448 if it includes HNP.

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Does anyone know if the 160GB models being sold in store now come with the Home Networking Package?

Apparently it is included if purchasing a TiVo 160 at HN or JBs.

It's also going on 'sale' again for $10 on Friday 11 December, if you can get a better price on the 160 elsewhere.

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It's also going on 'sale' again for $10 on Friday 11 December, if you can get a better price on the 160 elsewhere.

That's my plan.

$450 for the 160Gb model, $70 for the Wifi Adaptor, $10 for the software next week and $120 for a 1TB drive.

Total cost $650. Perfect :)

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No, only 2 tuners. Not sure what you mean by amplification.

If he means so that you can connect speakers directly to it, then no.

It does have quite a few output options though:

HDMI

Component

S-Video

Composite

Optical Audio

Stereo Audio (line level)

Peter.

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That's my plan.

$450 for the 160Gb model, $70 for the Wifi Adaptor, $10 for the software next week and $120 for a 1TB drive.

Total cost $650. Perfect :)

where are you getting a 1Tb tivo drive for $120???

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