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<blockquote data-quote="thekiwi" data-source="post: 110950" data-attributes="member: 30129">HI everyoneBeen lurking for a while and exploring all the different HTPC software and finally decided (with a new house being built) that its MediaPortal for me.Couple of questions if I may, or atleast guidance on best approach:* I'm keen to do FreetoAir satellite (eg from OPTUS B1/D1).&nbsp; As I understand it TV3 will soon be on this satellite as well.&nbsp; Has anyone done DVB-S in NZ with MediaPortal?&nbsp; If you want to be able to view and record at the same time, what hardware would be needed.&nbsp; Eg with the Analogue side you obviously need two tuners, is this the same with Digital?* Since TV3 isnt on the service at the moment, whats the best option for getting the Analogue as well as DVB-S?&nbsp; I was originally planning on getting a Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500MCE ... but I guess just have to decide if we would record and watch at the same time, and if not, maybe just go for the 150?&nbsp; I see some using the Technisat Skystar 2 along with Analogue cards.&nbsp; Is there a Hauppauge equivalent, eg would this be OK? Hauppauge WinTV Nova S2 Digital Satellite TV Tuner (from Ascent)* With the DVB-S you obviously need a receiver.&nbsp; At the moment most people seem to use a Desktop box for this, but can the PC Cards do this adequately?&nbsp; My preference, I think, for the former is the ability to handle encryption?Was really chuffed to find heaps of Kiwi's using MediaPortal, so hopefully, once I get this all going, I'll be able to help as well.CheersCraig</blockquote>

[QUOTE="thekiwi, post: 110950, member: 30129"] HI everyone Been lurking for a while and exploring all the different HTPC software and finally decided (with a new house being built) that its MediaPortal for me. Couple of questions if I may, or atleast guidance on best approach: * I'm keen to do FreetoAir satellite (eg from OPTUS B1/D1). As I understand it TV3 will soon be on this satellite as well. Has anyone done DVB-S in NZ with MediaPortal? If you want to be able to view and record at the same time, what hardware would be needed. Eg with the Analogue side you obviously need two tuners, is this the same with Digital? * Since TV3 isnt on the service at the moment, whats the best option for getting the Analogue as well as DVB-S? I was originally planning on getting a Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500MCE ... but I guess just have to decide if we would record and watch at the same time, and if not, maybe just go for the 150? I see some using the Technisat Skystar 2 along with Analogue cards. Is there a Hauppauge equivalent, eg would this be OK? Hauppauge WinTV Nova S2 Digital Satellite TV Tuner (from Ascent) * With the DVB-S you obviously need a receiver. At the moment most people seem to use a Desktop box for this, but can the PC Cards do this adequately? My preference, I think, for the former is the ability to handle encryption? Was really chuffed to find heaps of Kiwi's using MediaPortal, so hopefully, once I get this all going, I'll be able to help as well. Cheers Craig [/QUOTE]

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