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Rathji · 09-12-2011, 09:20 AM

The Gateway itself is $599, which is spread over 3 years at virtually no finance cost - I think $617 in total. It comes with one portal. In comparing hardware costs, this Gateway is the only major difference between Shaw and Telus, which isnt a small one, but Shaw has spread it over 3 years, so it is easier to swallow.

You can also trade in your old PVR for another portal, or buy one for $5 a month.

The system is similar in results, but not identical to Telus. I dont know the exact details, but the main difference is your Gateway is installed in a central location (like your utility room) and thats what records the feed and sends the feed to the portal. So you need a portal for each TV, on top of the gateway. It can record 6 feeds at once. With Telus, your recordings are done on your main PVR (which hooks to your TV) and then can be watched on your other boxes.

Both technologies support being able to watch content on other devices, but as I understand it, only Telus has it implemented right now and Shaw is still working on theirs with the XBox.

09-12-2011, 09:20 AM	#45
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	The Gateway itself is $599, which is spread over 3 years at virtually no finance cost - I think $617 in total. It comes with one portal. In comparing hardware costs, this Gateway is the only major difference between Shaw and Telus, which isnt a small one, but Shaw has spread it over 3 years, so it is easier to swallow. You can also trade in your old PVR for another portal, or buy one for $5 a month. The system is similar in results, but not identical to Telus. I dont know the exact details, but the main difference is your Gateway is installed in a central location (like your utility room) and thats what records the feed and sends the feed to the portal. So you need a portal for each TV, on top of the gateway. It can record 6 feeds at once. With Telus, your recordings are done on your main PVR (which hooks to your TV) and then can be watched on your other boxes. Both technologies support being able to watch content on other devices, but as I understand it, only Telus has it implemented right now and Shaw is still working on theirs with the XBox. __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour."