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Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings

About a month ago, I ran across a Knowledge Base article that described issues with using an Xbox 360 to view recordings made with a CableCARD.  Clearly this set off a red flag since the article Currently, there is no resolution for this issue.

However, I’ve been informed that this issue is very isolated as I commented in the post.  It shouldn’t be a major factor in your decision to purchase a system with a Digital Cable Tuner.  This seems like one of those things that had a minor bug and a KB article was incorrectly published about the issue.  It should be noted that beta testing with CableCARD's and Xbox 360's has been going on for a long time, and the experience should be great now!

The first CableCARD-enabled PC's are starting to ship now, so if anyone does run into problems, as always feel free to e-mail me and I’ll be sure to pass on the issues.

Published Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:54 PM by chrisl

Comments

# re: Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings

Uh, ship to who? I can't find anyone who  tactually has them for sale. It was my impression that cable labs is holding all the OEM's hostage or something.

Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:13 PM by Griffon

# re: Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings

Check out Velocity Micro.  :)

Monday, March 19, 2007 8:42 AM by chrisl

# re: Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings

So even if I record a copy protected, high definition program on digital cable (e.g. HBO HD), it will play back on the Xbox 360? Even though the 360 has no protected output yet (e.g. HDMI with HDCP)?

Monday, March 19, 2007 9:00 AM by Ross

# re: Update on Xbox 360 Extender with CableCARD Recordings

Yes, you will be able to view everything recorded on an Extender (Xbox 360).  The question is, at what resolution.  See...

Still Waiting for that Digital Output (DVI/HDMI) Dongle....

http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/archive/2006/11/23/322322.aspx

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:43 AM by chrisl