The massive amount of data storage required to archive uncompressed streams meant that inexpensive uncompressed storage options were not available to the consumer. In 2008, the Hauppauge 1212 Personal Video Recorder was introduced. This device accepts HD content through component video inputs and stores the content in MPEG-2 format in a .ts file or in a Blu-ray compatible format .m2ts file on the hard drive or DVD burner of a computer connected to the PVR through a USB 2.0 interface. More recent systems are able to record a broadcast high definition program in its 'as broadcast' format or transcode to a format more compatible with Blu-ray. COUNT 4
QSN1 When was the Hauppauge 1212 Personal Video Recorder introduced? ANS1 2008 QSN2 How does the Personal Video Recorder store content? ANS2 in MPEG-2 format in a .ts file or in a Blu-ray compatible format .m2ts file QSN3 Recent systems can record a broadcast HD program in what format? ANS3 'as broadcast' format or transcode to a format more compatible with Blu-ray QSN4 What uncompressed storage option was introduced in 2008? ANS4 the Hauppauge 1212 Personal Video Recorder