TV Just Got Better
Hihi. Yes, I admit that I am a snack addict (see 2 posts before) but I also can admit I like my tv. Recently, I've begun to like it even more!
In today's post, I'd like to introduce a new feature of SkyPerfect. For those of you who don't know, SkyPerfect is a company that offers satellite tv services in Japan. Possibly just to Tokyo and surrounding areas. I originally decided to get this as I was missing all the shows I could watch when I was living abroad. I think there are many foriegners who utilize this service and so SkyPerfect has an all English customer service center.
Anyway, they have recently decided to offer a DVR system that is compatible with their service. This system allows you to record any show and watch it when you want to later on. Perhaps it's a little like the TIVo system that I think is available in North America and parts of Europe. For me, this was great. I watch tv at such various times that it can become difficult to get into a series. Now all I have to do is select it and tell it to record. Super easy. But to not sound like a commercial, I'm going to tell you the bad things that I have encountered. If you already have SkyPerfect service and you switch to this DVR service, you may...well will probably encounter an interruption in service. You'll also currently be locked into having the system for at least one year (there is an early cancellation charge of about 10,000 yen). The approximate initial price is 10,000 yen. But I'd definetly suggest contacting SkyPerfect for the up-to-date details.
The DVR has a limit of about 90 hours (160GB) of storage replaces the normal tuner box that comes with the satellite dish.
Here are the main features as given in SkyPerfect's recent news release:
1. Users can set the DVR system to record their favorite programs on any SKY PerfecTV channel.
2. You can pre-program for the automatic recording of programs related to a selected genre or keywords.
3. By entering part of the series title, you can program the DVR to automatically record a series (for example, "24") whenever it is on.
4. Easy search function to search for programs by entering a genre or keyword.
5. If you have to be away for a moment you can pause the program live. While it is paused the DVR will automatically record everything after the paused point (up to 90 minutes) and, when you release the pause button, playback what you have missed.
6. Programs recorded and saved in the hard disk can be played back from the start of the program without having to wait for recording to finish.
Unfortunately, Sky Perfect's English Site has not been updated with the information about this service. But you can find it in Japanese (with pictures) here.
Does anyone else have SkyPerfect's DVR system? Please share your thoughts. As well as thoughts on any of our older posts. We read them all and respond too!
posted by Fudocom - Rei @ 5:13 PM
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