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May 05 00:45:31 <rwhitby> peteru__: any reason why I shouldn't buy a H1 for the bedroom?  $299 plus a usb hard disk enclosure (which I have) seems a good deal ...
May 05 01:19:30 <peteru> Besides it being an end of life product line, having a tiny user base (less than 5% of all Beyonwiz users from what I can tell) and so far having the most firmware differences from other models?
May 05 01:20:51 <peteru> I guess the single tuner and issues when using more than one USB device would be my concerns in terms of hardware. Inability to use it as a WizPnP server could also be an issue.
May 05 01:21:57 <peteru> A H1 with a laptop drive mounted inside could be a neat and quiet solution if you don't expect to push it too hard.
May 05 01:23:20 <peteru> It'll do a reasonable job as a networked media player with a tuner and time-shift capability. If that's your goal, it will be a cost effective solution.
May 05 01:23:59 <peteru> Having the same user interface on lounge room and bedroom gear is always good.
May 05 01:26:23 <peteru> I think there's enough room inside to install a largish USB solid state device, for a no-moving-parts solution.
May 05 01:27:31 <peteru> On the balance of the arguments, if you set your expectations at the right level, the H1 can be a good choice.
May 05 02:47:18 <rwhitby> peteru: thx for the balanced view
May 05 02:47:38 <rwhitby> it is really a 'it's been recorded in the lounge room, but want to watch it in the bedroom' solution
May 05 02:48:14 <rwhitby> and then the bedroom remote becomes the same as the lounge room, and the ability to pause and timeshift
May 05 02:51:32 <peteru> Should be fine for that and I know of at least one person who mounted a 2.5" drive inside and connected it to the onboard power/usb port to remove the need for external drive.
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