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Posted by noydb on 01/01/06 06:16
On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:54:18 GMT, spam@uce.gov (Bob) wrote:
>Consider getting a DVDR. Then you can put TV programs directly to DVD
>disc. ILO DVDR05MU1 at WalMart $99.
>
>That way you can schedule the unit and not have to be preseny to start
>a recording.
Wow. Thanks for all the advice.
I hadn't really looked into DVDR's...
I didn't know the price had come down so much.
It's really looking like this is the way to go.
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>>What I'd like to do most of all is copy shows onto the computer (from
>>cable) and then burn dvd's to watch on another computer (a laptop).
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>You need a DVD burner and appropriate s/w like DVD Decrypter and DVD
>Shrink - both free.
I already have a burner on the computer...and all the necessary
software. I use it often for data storage discs.
>>What sort of equipment would I need to accomplish this ?
>>I know I need a TV card...is there much difference between brands ?
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>Hauppage.
Now I'm confused again...
I checked out Happage a bit and discovered that they have just about
exactly what I was looking for, and then some...
It's going to take a while to digest all the options.
>>I've purchased some cheapos over the past few years and they always
>>seem to break down...so I'm ready to shell out some real money for one
>>if I can be reasonably assured it will last a while.
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>Pioneer has the best, but I would wait a year for the industry to get
>the DVD-HDD working properly.
And I noticed they are priced accordingly.
Yikes they're expensive.
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>If you like building computer systems, Hauppage offers a kit to make a
>barebones unit that functions like a DVD-HDD - remote and all. The
>main advantage is you can network it.
I'll have to look into that...might be a fun project.
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>>My local library has DVD's, but they have an anti-theft strip stuck to
>>them,
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>DVDs are encrypted.
I did a bad job explaining that...
You misunderstood.
The anti-theft strips are to prevent people from stealing the DVD's
out of the library. There's actually a physical strip of tape stuck to
the top of the DVD with little metal bars that set off an alarm if not
deactivated. (like anti-theft devices on clothing and CD's at the
mall...)
These strips screw up every DVD player I've tried so far. I'm sure it
has something to do with the weight or shape of the DVD being altered.
When I ask at the library, they tell me that the vast majority of
people have no problems, so I've concluded that it must be because I
have always been using these bottom of the barrel DVD-players.
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>>Finally, I've heard that some DVD players can play .avi files straight
>>up with no further conversion. Is that a pipe dream ? Will that
>>feature be rendered useless in no time with the continuing advancement
>>of codecs etc. ?
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>Each DVDR is different.
Well, if I can find one that will play straight .avi's, or record them
to a format any DVD player can handle, then I think I have a winner.
Thanks once again for all the advice. I've openned up quite a can of
worms here...it's going to be fun figuring all of this out.
Happy New Year to you !
Cheers, --N
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