Posted by GMAN on 02/16/07 17:34

In article <er4j8n$p61$1@dns3.cae.ca>, "gadjo" <fgdsfg@w45w4.sdf> wrote:
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>"Doug Jacobs" <djacobs@shell.rawbw.com> wrote in message
>news:12t9q7v63230cc6@corp.supernews.com...
>> gadjo <fgdsfg@w45w4.sdf> wrote:
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>>> 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.
>

I will never understand why anyone would continue to live in an area where you
place so many restrictions on yourself.

>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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