[access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
- From: "Stephen Green" <STEPHEN.TINA@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 22:12:26 +0100
Hi Brian
I'm not sure what you're saying here, but the latest nebula USB modules do
not require an external power supply as long as your computer has a meaty
power supply unit. My office computer has a 400 watt PSU and can run a
master and slave unit without any external power with no trouble at all.
However, I have a micro computer in the lounge with another master and slave
combination which does need the help of a powered hub to run the two units
successfully. That computer however only has a 180 watt PSU.
So any new users with modern computers shouldn't have a problem running
several units from the on-board USB sockets, there may only be a problem
with micro computers and some laptops.
Finally, I'm told that the nebula system now supports sleep and hibernation
mode, depending on your computer and will wake up a minute or so before any
timed recordings and go back to sleep a few minutes after the timed
recording has finished.
Oh, and one other thing, hitting page down on the keyboard will start the
playback fast forwarding through the recorded file. Each time you hit the
page down key it cycles through 2x 4x 6x 8x 16 x and I think 32x. to stop
the fast forward, press P to pause and P again to start normal playback, so
you don't need to use the remote control if you prefer to access all
playback commands through the keyboard.
I've found that the more you work with digiTV the more rewarding it becomes,
my only pet hate is that there's no way you can record a DVD with audio
description. But I love the fact that you can listen to radio recordings
using winamp.
Regards
Steve Green
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Hartgen" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:55 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
No it needs external power which is again why I would prefer the internal
card. If we get to the stage at any point where we want this on another PC
in another room, then I will get the card and use the USB wherever that
location is.
Brian Hartgen
MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx
SKYPE: brianhartgen
SKYPE IN UK: 0208-133-7186
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:24 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
> Hi Brian,
>
> I have one question about the USB version of Nebula. Does it require
> external power, or is it powered by the USB port? I have the PCI version,
> and am as happy as you are <Smile>.
>
> Thanks.
>
> All the best
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Brian Hartgen
> Sent: 28 May 2006 11:18
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] nebula versus USB TV stick
>
> Hi
>
> Well having tried the freecom USB stick again on another PC this morning
> and
> got completely frustrated at the fact that it just wasn't recording
> anything, I decided to get out my Nebula USB digital receiver which I can
> now use as I have a new TV aerial where my computers are.
>
> I have not used the Nebula software for a long time and I installed the
> latest version today and I am really glad I did. In my view, there is
> absolutely no comparison between the USB TV stick and the Nebula solution.
> All the items with Nebula are accessible, even the programme descriptions,
> and no special configuration is required. It unobtrusively records
> programmes, even those with audio description. Furthermore, the multitude
> of options available is quite amazing and all very easy to use.
>
> So I may either let someone such as a family member have the USB TV stick
> or
> it's going back. The good thing that has come out of me purchasing this
> device is the fact that I have a tV aerial now so I can use the Nebula box
> (smile). The regret I have is that I have the USB nebula box as opposed to
> the internal TV card so it's not quite as tidy. On the other hand, if I
> change my computer, at least I can easily swap it over. But I would
> certainly recommend using Nebula to anyone even though I have only been
> using it for a couple of hours.
>
> Brian Hartgen
> MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx
> SKYPE: brianhartgen
> SKYPE IN UK: 0208-133-7186
> SKYPE IN US: 213-985-3581
>
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