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11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

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  • gregg098
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by NA9D View Post
    Actually, this update isn't that large. You already have the content in the latest databases that have been coming down over the last few weeks. The firmware update takes about 10 minutes to download and install.

    The reason your box is "on" after software updates is that the box reboots itself during the process - it actually boots itself twice. It downloads the firmware and then likely decompresses it and sets up the install. It then boots into what I assume is a bootstrap or "loader" mode where it does the firmware install with all essential services not running. Then once that is done, it reboots again and fires things up as normal.

    As we have stated before - you will know very, very clearly when this is pushed down to you.
    Thats what I was getting at. The fact that its a firmware update, the box reboots, and when it reboots, it ends up in the "on" state.

    By the way, once the update is downloaded, will HD movies be available right away, or will the heads have to download, and if so, how long until we can watch HD?

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  • NA9D
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by gregg098 View Post
    Heres a little tip for all of you that are eagerly awaiting the new release. Ive noticed that when there are bigger updates (which this one is obviously), that my unit is "on" after its done. I always leave my unit off, so one light is green and one yellow. Then, magically, after updates, both are green. So, unless they fix the fact that a reboot makes the unit turn "on", that will be a good indicator.

    Hope that keeps you from bugging the wife...
    Actually, this update isn't that large. You already have the content in the latest databases that have been coming down over the last few weeks. The firmware update takes about 10 minutes to download and install.

    The reason your box is "on" after software updates is that the box reboots itself during the process - it actually boots itself twice. It downloads the firmware and then likely decompresses it and sets up the install. It then boots into what I assume is a bootstrap or "loader" mode where it does the firmware install with all essential services not running. Then once that is done, it reboots again and fires things up as normal.

    As we have stated before - you will know very, very clearly when this is pushed down to you.

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  • gregg098
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Heres a little tip for all of you that are eagerly awaiting the new release. Ive noticed that when there are bigger updates (which this one is obviously), that my unit is "on" after its done. I always leave my unit off, so one light is green and one yellow. Then, magically, after updates, both are green. So, unless they fix the fact that a reboot makes the unit turn "on", that will be a good indicator.

    Hope that keeps you from bugging the wife...

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  • HeadHodge
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by rdkl24 View Post
    Well tomorrow is the end of the month. I need my HD now!!!!


    I think my wife is getting tired of my switching on the Vudu every so often to check if there is an update yet
    Don't let her stop (please!).

    I check this thread often to find out if she got the release yet.

    If she stops, I'll have to get off my butt to go check myself. Show some sympathy!

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  • NA9D
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Ron is correct.

    Most updates are pushed down in the wee hours of the morning or when the box isn't busy. There is a nice screen that shows up if the screen save is off like Ron stated. All in all, the firmware update takes about 10 minutes and that includes 2 reboots. It's pretty quick.

    This update is not something that you won't know about. It's dramatically different than previous updates. You will be told and you will have to do a few things to enable HD streaming. The box walks you through it nicely though and if you have > 4 MB/sec of downstream bandwidth - hang it - it's going to be a wild ride!

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  • RonV
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    It happens automatically. There may be a screen that you will see if the screen saver isn't active and the update begins. But most is done behind the scenes when the VUDU is idle.

    After the update is completed there may be a message displayed that the update was applied and other information pertaining to the update.

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  • GArmbruster
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by aaronwt View Post
    How does it work with a software update? When you turn it on does it prompt you to update the software or do you have to initiate it manually.
    It's never off, unless you unplug it. As long as it's plugged in and the ethernet connection is good, you'll automatically get any update as soon as it's made available, whether your box is 'on' or 'off'.

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  • aaronwt
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    How does it work with a software update? When you turn it on does it prompt you to update the software or do you have to initiate it manually.

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  • rdkl24
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Well tomorrow is the end of the month. I need my HD now!!!!


    I think my wife is getting tired of my switching on the Vudu every so often to check if there is an update yet

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  • NA9D
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by aaronwt View Post
    I didn't see anything this morning. Hopefully tomorrow(or later today) things will happen.
    I hope so too. I hope we have good news later today or tomorrow!

    Thanks, Ed!

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  • aaronwt
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    I didn't see anything this morning. Hopefully tomorrow(or later today) things will happen.

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  • NA9D
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by rdkl24 View Post
    Anyone see anything yet?
    I can say with certainty that as of right now 1.2 has not been released to the public. There's still time left in January...

    What for software version 1.2....

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  • rdkl24
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Anyone see anything yet?

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  • Rusdude
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by mebby View Post
    I think the main drawback for Popcorn Hour is the GUI sucks. SageTV is pretty nice - I've looked into it but I think my main issue there was that it didn't support ISOs or seems to support DVD streaming very well (but I could be wrong).
    I am pretty sure current version of SageTV works with ISOs, but then I stopped keeping up with HD Extender forum after I realized it's not going to be available again for awhile. But IMHO, HD and PH are the lowest cost/most featured streamers. Proper Media Center Extenders (like Linksys) aren't good since they don't support all the codecs/features, AFAIK.

    Insofar as the price of my MiniPC, I don't honestly recall the exact $$$ since I sourced it from different sources and I used specials & discounts, it went something like this:
    $400 - barebones
    $250 - Core2 Duo CPU (mobile)
    $150 - RAM
    $150 - HDD
    $130 - Vista Ultimate OEM

    Mind you, it was a year ago so some components would be cheaper, especially RAM.

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  • mebby
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    Re: 11 Days Left in January - Show me the HD!

    Originally posted by Rusdude View Post
    HD extenders like SageTV's or Popcorn Hour's are about $200...
    I think the main drawback for Popcorn Hour is the GUI sucks. SageTV is pretty nice - I've looked into it but I think my main issue there was that it didn't support ISOs or seems to support DVD streaming very well (but I could be wrong).

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