Hauppauge HD-PVR Delayed Until Mid-May

Are you one of the many anxiously awaiting Hauppauge’s new HD-PVR? Hauppauge’s website still indicates the HD-PVR will begin shipping on May 1st, 2008. But, there is new information that says that isn’t the case.

Unfortunately, I have confirmed with Hauppauge that the first shipments didn’t begin on May 1st. Instead, the earliest, expected shipment dates are mid-May. I’m a little disappointed, but not all that surprised. I’ve heard from representatives of SageTV and Snapstream (Beyond TV) and both of them seem to be as ready for the device, but word is Hauppauge’s still working on the drivers to get them just right. If this means the drivers will work better with the software, then it is certainly the best decision to get things right before putting it in the hands of the users.

If you’ve already pre-ordered, according to Hauppauge, here’s how to determine your expected shipment date:

• For those with an online order # of 32700-33600 you’re first in line – your HD-PVR should ship by Mid-May 2008
• For those with an online order # of 33601-34600 you’re second in line – your HD-PVR should ship by the end of May 2008
• If you’re order number is after 34600, it will likely be after May 2008.

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