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Posted by gadjo on 02/16/07 15:39
"Doug Jacobs" <djacobs@shell.rawbw.com> wrote in message
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> gadjo <fgdsfg@w45w4.sdf> wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to set up a homebrew PVR using my pc and I'm looking for video
>> card recommendations. I've looked at some reviews, Hauppauge is often
>> mentioned, any good/bad/ugly experiences ? It's time to retire the old
>> VCR
>> and I dont wanna spend too much on a dedicated PVR. I dont really need
>> the
>> chase-replay features like on Tivo, I'm not even a DVD collector, I just
>> want something to record my favourite shows when I'm out...
>
> What's wrong with getting a true Tivo? The 80 hour model is free, though
> you have to buy the monthly service to use it. If you pay for a year or
> two up front, you get a discount. Cheaper and easier than putting
> together a PVR. We bought a DVD-burner, and plugged out Tivo into that so
> we can dump shows onto DVD. We just pause the burner while we skip
> through the commericals. Works pretty well.
>
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Alas, no Tivo for me... Where I am it's pretty much a monopoly with one
cable provider, the only alternative being satellite which my co-op doesn't
allow.
The cable provider I'm with does provide their own PVR's, either rented or
at a hefty price, and it's not even clear that it can interface with other
devices... Anyway I'll end up paying more and getting less than what a
dedicated PVR is capable of.
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