i've got some question (PVR/DVR) - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

julie_rose_ · 2010-01-15, 11:18 AM

hi,

i recently become a member of this forum. and i really like it. gives me the information i need, very easy to use.

but, recently i was watching a commercial on cnn, and i was wondering something.

here is my first question: what is the difference between a DVR and a PVR?

2) Why in canada they refer as PVR and in United States as DVR?

3) Which one is the best?

I didn't know if i should of posted here, but i took a chance because it has about pvr.

any information will be nice,

thanks
Julie_Rose

57 · 2010-01-15, 11:32 AM

Well, they are really the same thing. One is a "personal video recorder" and the other is a "digital video recorder".

Here's the acronym FAQ:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17715

These terms can cover a number of items.

PVR - usually refers to something from a service provider.
DVR - can be from a service provider, or purchased "outside" - like a HDD, DVD recorder, etc.

They can be SD or HD, etc.

A chesterfield is still a couch or sofa...

ScaryBob · 2010-01-15, 12:23 PM

Quote:

2) Why in canada they refer as PVR and in United States as DVR?

Dishnet (US) sells DVRs and Bell Canada sells PVRs. They are the same devices except for branding.

julie_rose_ · 2010-01-15, 01:05 PM

thanks 57 for the link of acronyme. very useful.

Pinza · 2010-01-15, 03:23 PM

Why is it Aluminum in North America and Aluminium in the UK.? lol...

2010-01-15, 11:18 AM	#1
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 288	i've got some question (PVR/DVR) hi, i recently become a member of this forum. and i really like it. gives me the information i need, very easy to use. but, recently i was watching a commercial on cnn, and i was wondering something. here is my first question: what is the difference between a DVR and a PVR? 2) Why in canada they refer as PVR and in United States as DVR? 3) Which one is the best? I didn't know if i should of posted here, but i took a chance because it has about pvr. any information will be nice, thanks Julie_Rose

2010-01-15, 11:32 AM	#2
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2010-01-15, 01:05 PM	#4
julie_rose_ Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 288	thanks 57 for the link of acronyme. very useful.

2010-01-15, 03:23 PM	#5
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,576	Why is it Aluminum in North America and Aluminium in the UK.? lol...