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<blockquote data-quote="ashtonaut" data-source="post: 59216" data-attributes="member: 15443"><p>From what I understand, if they do decide to encrypt the transmission, we would need a DVB-T/S card with CI/CAM support so we could use a 'smart card' to decode the signal legally. From what I've seen MediaPortal supports this type of setup:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.team-mediaportal.com/news/global/encrypted_tv-channels.html" target="_blank">https://www.team-mediaportal.com/news/global/encrypted_tv-channels.html</a></p><p></p><p>I don't know if you can get these sorts of cards in NZ yet. I'm also hoping they don't encrypt the signal (should make for a simpler/cheaper setup).</p><p></p><p>It makes for some interesting choices if you are considering building a HTPC in NZ in the next year or so (as I am). There are cards out there that support both DVB-T and analogue combined (e.g. <a href="http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Boards/PressRelease.aspx?act=RD&itemid=201&pg=1" target="_blank">http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Boards/PressRelease.aspx?act=RD&itemid=201&pg=1</a>), so this may be a good choice, as it would allow you to watch existing broadcasts, but also be ready for the switch to DVB-T in the next couple of years. Again, no idea if you can get these locally though, or what (if any) support they have for encrypted content.</p><p></p><p>There's also the issue of rollout time. If you want to have digital TV as soon as it is available you will want a DVB-S card and a dish, as this will be implemented first, followed by the rollout of DVB-T over the following 12-18 months.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ashtonaut, post: 59216, member: 15443"] From what I understand, if they do decide to encrypt the transmission, we would need a DVB-T/S card with CI/CAM support so we could use a 'smart card' to decode the signal legally. From what I've seen MediaPortal supports this type of setup: [url]https://www.team-mediaportal.com/news/global/encrypted_tv-channels.html[/url] I don't know if you can get these sorts of cards in NZ yet. I'm also hoping they don't encrypt the signal (should make for a simpler/cheaper setup). It makes for some interesting choices if you are considering building a HTPC in NZ in the next year or so (as I am). There are cards out there that support both DVB-T and analogue combined (e.g. [url]http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Boards/PressRelease.aspx?act=RD&itemid=201&pg=1[/url]), so this may be a good choice, as it would allow you to watch existing broadcasts, but also be ready for the switch to DVB-T in the next couple of years. Again, no idea if you can get these locally though, or what (if any) support they have for encrypted content. There's also the issue of rollout time. If you want to have digital TV as soon as it is available you will want a DVB-S card and a dish, as this will be implemented first, followed by the rollout of DVB-T over the following 12-18 months. [/QUOTE]
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