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Thanks Reggie! I just sent an email. :D

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Thanks I have been waiting for this.:D

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That was quick!

:D

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Very nice. Thanks Reggie for telling the tablet user about this offer.
I've just applied and got the same mail back as Textrat.

Anyway, I have a couple of question which the HAVA website could not answer to me.

I don’t have a TV set-top box or DVR available and so it looks like that I must purchase the "HAVA Wireless HD" instead of the more powerful "HAVA Titanium HD WiFi" with USB HDD support for just $20 more. :mad:
Is there really no chance to use the "HAVA Titanium HD WiFi" with a analoge TV cable? Does anybody know if I can use the "HAVA Wireless HD" works with the standard analoge cable TV network in Germany? Using this "HAVA Wireless HD" with an analog cable, what does this mean regarding switching channels? Is there a tuner included in the "HAVA Wireless HD" box?

I might could live without the USB HDD support in case the HAVA box is able to stream stuff from a samba network driver over the ethernet connection. Does anybody know if the HAVA boxes can do this as well?

I hope that someone has a little bit experience with the HAVA boxes and is able to answer the questions. Thanks in advance.

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Sorenzo, a lot of VCRs have built in TV tuners so you can record TV shows directly. What you can do is split your cable going to the VCR and have the vcr output pass through the HAVA Titanium HD WiFi, maybe via S-Video. You can then control your VCR from the HAVA Player.

I'll try to see if someone from Monsoon can join the discussion.

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Reggie,

Your explanation of the different models makes a lot more sense than that posted at myhava.com.

Still I've got a couple questions.

You wrote:
What is this USB WiFi adapter — what's it for?

Am I reading you right simply to say the Titanium is more flexible and more expandable, which has benefits as new features/hardware are offered?

Other question:

You don't mention FIOS, but I seem to recall it was mentioned before as compatible. There's regular FIOS and FIOS digital.

Thanks. I think I'll start the wheels rolling now anyway.

Roger

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. . . so you can connect with Wifi?

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Roger, as what GA has mentioned, I think the Titanium comes with an external USB wifi device so you don't have to run a CAT5 cable to your HAVA:
http://www.myhava.com/images/thumb/H...mDongle195.jpg

As for FIOS, I'm not sure how it works. Don't you have an external digital box where FIOS is connected to? The box should then connect to the HAVA and use its pass-through to the TV.

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OK, this could be worthwhile. But if they're set up in the same location, seems unnecessary.

Yes, there's a digital box on top of each TV. It's similar to cable in how it's set up and how a wire runs to the house. Just a digital cable instead, I guess.

Thanks for the info.

Roger

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Yes, you won't need it if you can run a CAT5 cable to the HAVA (which the Titanium has too).

That would work then. You just need to connect the digital box's output to the HAVA directly and then use the passthrough output from the HAVA to the TV.

If I would recommend a model, I would say go for the Titanium merely because of this upcoming hinted ;) feature:

"Monsoon will in future updates allow users to attach a qualified USB hard drive to the USB port and to schedule recordings to it in tablet video format so that you can then take the shows with you on the go on your tablet later and watch them in the Nokia Media Player…"

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I saw on the site a mention that the external adapter would give the ability to update it to 'N' in the future to be able to do true HD over the air.

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So who all is ordering one and doing the beta? Which model are you getting?

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I ordered the Titanium and signed up for the beta. I'm interested to see how far we can push this.

Roger

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I'll probably buy the Titanium as well.

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I'm not entirely sure what the major advantage of the Titanium is over the Platinum. The USB seems to give you more expansion opportunities in the future (only wifi at the moment), but I'm not sure it justifies an $80 price jump.

Perhaps somebody can enlighten me more thoroughly of the advantages.

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I am still not sure if I will order one box. So far there are too much open questions. I've crawled through the HAVA website, read the user guides and the forum but I got still no answers.

Anyway, I found a post which is quiet interesting for the European users:

" ..... with extra shipping cost (Approx. US $35)." :(


PS: Offtopic question, where can I activate my signature and avatar in the ITT forum? The User CP does not include such a menu item.

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Titanium has wifi and USB, Platinum is only wired.

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Ah, as I assumed. Platinum it is, then. ;)

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I have gone for Platinum.

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I "applied" for the beta and received the automated response others have gotten. Has anyone received the actual beta questionaire?

BTW..I ordered the Titanium.

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Not yet for me.

Roger

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No, but I've received that original boilerplate reply about 4 times now. :D

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The questionnaire arrived in email this afternoon (5/6).

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Got mine also

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Same. Now if my tax rebate would come in so I can buy the server... :D

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lol we are waiting on the same thing.

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Sent my beta questionaire back and got response that I would receive software and instructions prior to May 8th. Titanium HD unit arrives tomorrow.

Oh boy a new toy!

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well here we are. Prior to May 8th. Waiting patiently sort of.

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Well here in Arizona, Monsoon has just 45 minutes to get me the beta software...tick..tick..tick.

The Titanium HD arrived today and I have it attached to the Tivo S3 via component video cables. Works fine on the local Gig Ethernet LAN..we'll have to see how it does on the N810 over an 802.11g network and remotely via a Sprint EVDO connection.

High hopes though.

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Heck, I sent my invite back on Tuesday and haven't heard anything ... but the Titanium did arrive today.

I'm ready to see the software too!

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Folks,
HAVA here and I am working on getting your SW to you all. The software was initially planned to roll out on Friday. There was a date mix up and hence the unexpected delay. I plan on getting the SW to you all that have responded with the invitation form as soon as possible.

HAVASD

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Thanks for the update. I appreciate your efforts to support us and we are looking forward to testing the Tablet Player.
Jim

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Roger,
My records indicate that you were sent an acknowledgment
email on Tuesday.

HAVASD

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Ordered the HAVA Platinum today and sent in email to HAVA beta team. I have been wating for this solution since I got the N810.

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GOOD NEWS!!!

HAVA Beta program for the Internet Tablet Player is not Live! For those who have sent in your invitation forms please be patient as I will get it to you as soon as I can.

Happy Testing!!
HAVASD

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Hi HAVAHD,

Hopefully you meant NOW live and not NOT live. If so..cool!!

Refreshing my email every minute now!

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if I havn't sent in my form is it to late?

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Andrew,
No it is not too late. You will receive the SW package as you return the invitation form.

HAVASD

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Good news indeed! And a very warm welcome to the forums HAVASD. I'm sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say your presence here is very much appreciated.

I ordered my Titanium on Wednesday. Very eager to see this baby in action with my Sky+ :D