Posted by Doug Jacobs on 02/15/07 23:13

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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