Moxi HD DVR: Interface and media features (photos)
With support for Internet media, digital streaming, and multiroom viewing, the Moxi DVR offers an alternative to TiVo.
The Moxi interface
Unlike the grid-style electronic programming guide (EPG) found on most DVRs, Moxi uses a more vertical, split-screen format: channels on the left side, current and upcoming programs on the right. Unlike TiVo Series 3, the interface is in HD, and it takes up the whole wide screen.
The grid guide
Proof that people hate change: Despite the fact that Moxi's default interface won an Emmy, the company added the option to toggle to the more traditional grid guide as well.
What do you want to watch today?
As one would expect on a modern DVR, programs are fully searchable by title and genre.
Your recordings, ready to watch
Recorded programs are organized alphabetically, with multiple episodes of shows grouped together.
PlayOn opens the door to online media
Using the PlayOn software (which needs to run on a networked PC), the Moxi can access a variety of online video sources, including Hulu (free), Netflix (subscription), and Amazon (pay-per-view).
Netflix, via PlayOn
You can access your Netflix queue through PlayOn.
Flickr
Accessing online Flickr photo albums is also supported.
Play some tunes
The Moxi doubles as a music streamer. It can access Rhapsody (subscription required), stream music files from a DLNA-compliant server (such as a PC or Mac), and play free streaming Internet audio via the built-in FineTune app.
Media Link
Moxi's Media Link feature allows you to access digital audio, video, and photo files residing on any PC or Mac running DLNA-compliant media server software.
SDV compatible
Anyone whose cable system uses switched digital video (SDV) service should be able to use the Moxi (with an SDV-tuning adapter provided by the cable company).
Multiroom viewing
Invest in a Moxi Mate streamer and you can access live and recorded TV from the main Moxi DVR in other rooms of the house via a wired home network--no additional cable boxes (or monthly fees) required.
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