( 9 reviews )
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Posted: Nov 29 2008
I bought this one because it's wireless, it will operate wired directly if you already have your home networked otherwise it works pretty well. Immediately I used its software to watch shows I recorded with Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 PCI TV Tuner with Remote Control (1045) I used it's software immediately which is nice, but it lacked watching live tv, it also works with GBPVR and will give you the ability to watch live tv, and all pvr functionality. I switched from that to Sagetv media center edition when zap2it dropped free listings. It works well with sage and gbpvr, but I also understand it works with other pvr softwares such as beyond tv and mythtv. most of the time it works completely fine, to save space I record using an svcd format, and most of the time I have no problem playing back files. Occasionaly I will have to reboot the mediamvp to re establish the connection, but most of the time it works just fine. I recommend getting it with sagetv, but you can use what you want I would recommend MVPMC (media mvp media center) software over the standard software for increased functionality. I recommend using it wired if u have this option, if not then you can use it wirelessly provided you are not to far from the signal. I am just a couple rooms away and it works fine. This is a great Product, and cheaper than most other wireless pvr solutions
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Posted: Mar 22 2008
I bought this product because I believed it truly was the right approach as a media extender for what I use, which is "Beyond TV". I have a wireless network set up which has excellent signal strength and was recognized by the MediaMVP but, for some reason, was not able to acquire an IP address from my router. I investigated every option I had but was unsuccessful in getting it to work, Sadly, I eventually had to return the item. I hope Hauppauge will make the effort to improve this device because I think they are on the right track but needss work.
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Posted: Dec 21 2007
It will share files across multiple networked computers but you must tell the MVPMedia.exe service the admin username/password to give it full access to the shared computer(s). Go to Control panel->Administrative Tools->Services. Right-click on MVPMedia.exe and select Properties. Then click on the Log On tab and tell it to use ".YOURUSERNAME" without the quotes and then type in your password and then confirm your password. MVPMedia.exe will then try that username/password for any computer you attempt to share files from in the "Search For Media" indexing service. Both networked computers must use the same admin username/password combo. All of this is documented on Hauppauge's support page. Hope this helps!
