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Standard Definition record & playback capabilities
(SDTV) |
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High Definition record & playback capabilities (HDTV) |
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Multiple recording modes (i.e. higher, lower audio/video quality) |
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Storage capacity (i.e. hours of video that can be
stored) |
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Electronic Program Guide (EPG) |
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Time shifting features (e.g. pause live TV) |
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Video inputs for coaxial cable, twisted pair, optical fiber
cable |
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Connectivity to devices such as keyboards, mice, etc. |
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Internal CD, DVD, VCR devices for archiving video |
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Connectivity to external storage devices |
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Built-in networking capabilities |
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Parental Controls |
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Video-on-Demand and Pay-per-view capabilities |