Originally posted by: joecool
boy this is a tough call. i downloaded gbpvr and it's pretty nice - interface looks good, setup was easy, way more features than btv - i really like the comics plugin! my only complaints are that it isn't quite as robust in the options it gives you record shows as btv, and requires some not-too-obvious key combos to perform some functions. i assume it'll be easy to use with my hauppauge remote tho. in one important area it beats btv hands down - it's way faster! it drives me nuts how long it takes btv to load and exit, and how long it takes to start viewing tv. gbpvr is instantaneous. i'd really like to know why the heck btv is so slow.
so, here's the comparison:
btv, looks great, great tv guide, great control of recording, but slow and not free
gbpvr, not quite as pretty, but more features and fast and FREE!
think i'll try media portal ...
Quick question cause I didn't see it on the gbpvr page. Does gbpvr have a "record all episodes" and "record all new episodes" options like beyond tv? The "record all new episodes" option is the reason I ditched MCE and went back to beyond tv, just wanted to know before I tried out gbpvr.