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Zazz - Laser High Def Set Top Box + PVR (Records to and Play from USB) $67.90

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Zazz - Laser High Def Set Top Box + PVR (Records to and Play from USB) $67.90
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scrimshaw on 03/05/2010 - 01:10 zazz.com.au (327 clicks)
Last edited 03/05/2010 - 01:15

Currently the cheapest HD-STB-PVR available. Cheapest is $79.51 (not incl shipping) on Static Ice.

Specifications

High-def PVR Set Top Box model STB-HDM2000
Records video to a USB device (Flash stick or external powered HD, FAT32 only)
Composite (AV), S-Video, Component (YPbPr), and HDMI v1.3 output
HDMI outputs 576i/576p/720p/1080i
Outputs in 16:9 or 4:3
5.1 digital audio coaxial output (PCM or RAW)
Audio decoding MPEG1 layer 3, AAC, AC3 (PCML+R)
Freeview compliant
Supports Parental Control with PIN
8-day Electronic Program Guide with scheduled recordings*
Supports DivX, AVI, MP3 and other formats for playback

Note: Digital TV recordings consume approximately 25 megs/minute

Shipping cost $12.95

12 month warranty with Zazz.

Good buy if you're looking for a STB with basic recording capabilities.

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  • mudguppy1 on 03/05/2010 - 06:34

    Fat32 => useless for recording!

    • enander on 03/05/2010 - 06:52

      Do you mind elaborating? I was planning to buy one to tape stuff off free to air TV etc. Understand that Lazer is not the greatest brand but for around 80 bucks and HDMI output, sounded like a deal.

  • retiredfeline on 03/05/2010 - 07:16

    So, given that video generates 25MB per minute and that FAT32 files are limited to 4GB, that means you can only record a maximum of 160 minutes. So if that program is longer that 2h50, too bad. That's how I see it.

    • timhn on 03/05/2010 - 07:20
      +2

      It will break the record file into several chunks.

      • chansthename on 03/05/2010 - 07:25

        exactly, it will break it up into separate files that are 4gb each.

  • alchemist on 03/05/2010 - 08:33
    +1

    I have one of these units and it 'broke' after less than a week. Every couple of days it looses half the channels and needs to be powered down (switch is on the back which is annoying) and reprogrammed, which takes 5-10 minutes.

  • casey2 on 03/05/2010 - 09:37

    Wonder how similar it is to http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4bde0bfc024b001… which I bought yesterday.

    Although I paid $85, which I might have to go and question off them…

    Compared to my DP-P2, it's kinda lame, but it's for the mother-in-law who only watches ABC and SBS, so will probably suffice if it doesn't break in a week.

    • Mikinoz on 03/05/2010 - 09:58

      After using the laser one, if i was given the choice i might have gone the dgtec, its quite a buggy unit

    • enander on 03/05/2010 - 11:41

      Can the dgtec playback avi, MP4 files from USB? Sound like the Lazer is able to do so.

      • casey2 on 03/05/2010 - 14:54

        Yeah, that might be a difference. They just looked so similar, but they ALL look the same.
        It didn't come up with anything when I plugged in a HDD yesterday. That remote is absolute crap btw, and it is the same one.

        Well I have 14 days at DSE to return it, so that's a bonus anyway.

        • POWERevolution on 03/05/2010 - 22:42
          -1

          Can you return once you open box/ used?

          • casey2 on 12/05/2010 - 16:59

            @POWERevolution: At DSE, you can return no questions asked within 14 days. I think you should at least give them the box back, but I don't know if it's required.

            BTW. I can play back avis and can also get the movies off the box and watch on PC after conversion.

            I'm pretty sure no one will read this though. :P

  • superkieu on 03/05/2010 - 11:11

    can it record straight to a 2.5" external HDD ?

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