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<blockquote data-quote="and-81" data-source="post: 67800" data-attributes="member: 11844">MP could just copy the timeshift buffer to the start of the recording once the recording had finished (join the files), this would mean you wouldn't have the hard disk thrashing at the start of a recording.&nbsp; Or it could start a low priority thread that copied the data over while the recording was taking place.I think copying the timeshift buffer should be no more hard disk intensive than having two recordings going at the same time.&nbsp; So it should be possible.I don't think this is possible with the current tv engine, but from what I've read about the new one it wouldn't be hard to bring in.&nbsp; Of course there would be complications, but I think it's worth a try.I presently don't use time-shifting because my HTPC is on 24/7 and I don't like the idea of the hard disk being in constant use.&nbsp; However, if I could timeshift to RAM I would definately use it.&nbsp; Or even to a dedicated small capacity hard disk that I could cheaply replace if it died.&nbsp; I've got heaps of old 6, 8, 12 and even 30gb hard disks laying around.&nbsp; Perfect for a time shifting buffer.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="and-81, post: 67800, member: 11844"] MP could just copy the timeshift buffer to the start of the recording once the recording had finished (join the files), this would mean you wouldn't have the hard disk thrashing at the start of a recording. Or it could start a low priority thread that copied the data over while the recording was taking place. I think copying the timeshift buffer should be no more hard disk intensive than having two recordings going at the same time. So it should be possible. I don't think this is possible with the current tv engine, but from what I've read about the new one it wouldn't be hard to bring in. Of course there would be complications, but I think it's worth a try. I presently don't use time-shifting because my HTPC is on 24/7 and I don't like the idea of the hard disk being in constant use. However, if I could timeshift to RAM I would definately use it. Or even to a dedicated small capacity hard disk that I could cheaply replace if it died. I've got heaps of old 6, 8, 12 and even 30gb hard disks laying around. Perfect for a time shifting buffer. [/QUOTE]

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