tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post7826885817585407492..comments2008-07-22T19:16:10.076-05:00Brent Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336719205371313266noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-84488381276139581382008-07-22T19:16:10.076-05:002008-07-22T19:16:10.076-05:00greg were you able to access the files from the server or do they need to be on the sagetv PC. Also do you think you can access the video_ts folder from a HP mediasmart server?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-8885707437629716802008-02-29T13:01:14.894-06:002008-02-29T13:01:14.894-06:00Anonymous:<BR/>I'm not sure whether it handles m2ts files or not, but I doubt it unless it is non DRM'd content.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous:<BR/>It works just fine with SD content. It will display HD scaled to your screen, stretched to fit screen or cutting off the edges depending on which output you select with the remote. Read more about viewing on SD screen <A HREF="http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31030" REL="nofollow">here</A>Brent Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336719205371313266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-82439725326934770442008-02-29T12:33:20.537-06:002008-02-29T12:33:20.537-06:00I'm curious. if i use this for SD TV but am trying to view a file that was captured via HD at 16:9, will the box scale it to my screen? or cut off the edges?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-24668219935102776412008-01-30T14:45:19.823-06:002008-01-30T14:45:19.823-06:00I'd like to know if it support m2ts files (bluRay) content.. and consequently if it plays the menus here like it does with DVD (and what the bitrate would be.. ie: Bluray is typically 30 mbit)...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-85037020121504466922007-12-13T15:14:57.884-06:002007-12-13T15:14:57.884-06:00Cool review! Thank for the insight. Been waitiong for this box for a while and now I am even more excited!Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07941760639003498585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-34884918231925134942007-12-13T12:25:56.116-06:002007-12-13T12:25:56.116-06:00Okay, I'll try to answer the questions in the comments posted above here:<BR/>cncb,<BR/>Yes you can have simultaneous SD/HD video outputs as long as you aren't using the HDMI for video. More info on this can be found in the SageTV HD extender FAQ in the SageTV forums<BR/><BR/>Anonymous,<BR/>Yes, .MKV files work although I've only tried one - SageTV has updated the firmware to handle these files.<BR/><BR/>Jabroni,<BR/>I've tried some medium bitrate files, but not 40mbit files. No problems on any of the ones I've tried though.<BR/><BR/>Greg,<BR/>The extender/software bundle isn't available yet, but I'm told by SageTV it will be up very soon...<BR/><BR/>Greg,<BR/>It can play ripped DVD's with the menu as long as you put the dvd files all in a Video_ts folder. I can vouch that this works very well as I have a bunch of ripped DVD's on my server.<BR/><BR/>Mayamaniac,<BR/>I agree that the lack of optical and cablecard support were nitpicking negatives, but they are negatives to some of us. As I said in the review, they are far outweighed by the positives and the fact this extender is better than anything else available for the HTPC market.<BR/><BR/>Rami,<BR/>I'm unable to test for language support as I'm already boxing the unit up for the giveaway, but I've heard that it does handle any language files that the server can.<BR/><BR/>Mike,<BR/>You must have SageTV installed on a PC to use the extender.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous & TD,<BR/>I personally wouldn't recommend wireless with bridge or anything else - I'm a strong supporter of wired network connections for this type of thing, but there is a SageTV forum thread on this topic so it could be possible I suppose.<BR/><BR/>ke6guj,<BR/>I don't see any way to display embedded captioning unless you have a plugin for it on SageTV so I'm guessing the answer to your question is no.<BR/><BR/>psklenar,<BR/>I agree with you on the remote control issue. I would possibly use a universal remote (like my MX-500 or MX-600) to control the whole thing. Although I really did like the extender remote if it only could control the TV....<BR/><BR/>Matt/stillwatr,<BR/>I haven't tried surfing the net so I'm not sure. If there were a web browser plugin for SageTV available it would be possible, but I've not seen one. Doesn't mean it isn't possible though.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to everyone for stopping by and thanks for the positive remarks!<BR/><BR/>BrentBrent Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336719205371313266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-41271583213749324412007-12-13T12:07:51.418-06:002007-12-13T12:07:51.418-06:00Can you surf the web with this puppy? I'm thinking netflix "watch now"stillwatrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438789955085970031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-45558143616455646032007-12-13T12:07:16.134-06:002007-12-13T12:07:16.134-06:00Can you surf the web with this puppy? I'm thinking netflix "watch now"Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-55491965043120558712007-12-13T11:35:18.066-06:002007-12-13T11:35:18.066-06:00I have been wanting to try Sage for a while, I keep going back and forth with my setup options and Sage has finally made it to my short list. Thanks for the review.Williamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11156303855332591509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-42601176570297435352007-12-13T07:46:54.198-06:002007-12-13T07:46:54.198-06:00Great information!Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03792827089620685359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-49131214976793656122007-12-12T21:03:44.246-06:002007-12-12T21:03:44.246-06:00I've been using SageTV for about 2 years now. I've good luck overall with HD, but this will eliminate all my remaining problems. Thanks for the review to answer my last remaining questions.toricrednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-78159919819324823302007-12-12T18:27:13.528-06:002007-12-12T18:27:13.528-06:00Brent,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for a well written and readable review. A friend has been nudging me towards something like this for years and it sounds like this may just be what it takes to push me over the edge.<BR/><BR/>As for the Remote Control issue, I'd add this to my Harmony 880 and use its easy to setup macros to handle turning both the Extender and the TV on/off.<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you!<BR/>pat----psklenarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04200110514076363701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-91025201646194713942007-12-12T16:49:16.937-06:002007-12-12T16:49:16.937-06:00Ordered mine yesterday can't wait to get it thanksjohnnytyler24http://www.blogger.com/profile/12726199058068739179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-23704384578018160302007-12-12T16:28:29.758-06:002007-12-12T16:28:29.758-06:00Good reviewflaviushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01314765792555216695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-11867750504098499322007-12-12T14:53:17.345-06:002007-12-12T14:53:17.345-06:00Nice review. I just ordered two and will be setting them up next week. My dream of having an HD home media server system is finally coming true.brzeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-33047794749085120892007-12-12T13:54:45.640-06:002007-12-12T13:54:45.640-06:00Nice review. Did you happen to see if the unit would display embedded captioning without any plugins needed?ke6gujnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-71168103433013971622007-12-12T13:52:53.230-06:002007-12-12T13:52:53.230-06:00Nice review - wish I could have oneBradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08313752104430664199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-84828289153082602352007-12-12T12:52:22.883-06:002007-12-12T12:52:22.883-06:00Nice review. can't wait to get one.<BR/>Jucjucnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-56943703973300015642007-12-12T12:29:41.461-06:002007-12-12T12:29:41.461-06:00Excellent Review!! As always Sage Rocks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-74852974759328222612007-12-12T12:15:57.269-06:002007-12-12T12:15:57.269-06:00I have 2 MVP now that work great, but this is the next step. I have connected w/ wireless bridge made from DD-WRT. Wonder if this can make that connection...TDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-92155551426335476552007-12-12T12:14:11.815-06:002007-12-12T12:14:11.815-06:00I have 2 MVP now that work great, but this is the next step. I have connected w/ wireless bridge made from DD-WRT. Wonder if this can make that connection...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-65370906981293630962007-12-12T11:47:27.319-06:002007-12-12T11:47:27.319-06:00Nice device. This past summer I tried to set up a SageTV box at my in-laws in Germany so that we could access the recordings from the US. Having one of these would be better than using a Sage client on a computer.HellerMD98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-32222002778565076722007-12-12T11:46:44.579-06:002007-12-12T11:46:44.579-06:00This thing looks awesome. I have to get one. Nice writeup too. thanks for the infoKenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11646004894203420651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-44777801810987127042007-12-12T11:45:02.199-06:002007-12-12T11:45:02.199-06:00Very nice review and this bit was nice to hear "We will have a $249 bundle of SageTV Media Center software with the extender."<BR/><BR/>I don't have Sage yet because my ReplayTVs are still doing well. However, once the bundle comes, I'll be able to switch whole hog over.jalaramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976697.post-49682979580923964462007-12-12T11:08:38.049-06:002007-12-12T11:08:38.049-06:00This might just make me switch to Sage. Nice review.Davidnoreply@blogger.com