Posted by gadjo on 02/16/07 18:36

"GMAN" <glenzabr@nothere.xmission.com> wrote in message
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> In article <er4j8n$p61$1@dns3.cae.ca>, "gadjo" <fgdsfg@w45w4.sdf> wrote:
>>
>>"Doug Jacobs" <djacobs@shell.rawbw.com> wrote in message
>>news:12t9q7v63230cc6@corp.supernews.com...
>>> 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.
>>
>
> I will never understand why anyone would continue to live in an area where
> you
> place so many restrictions on yourself.
>

Believe me it's tough to get away from this no-satellite regulation here, if
I was renting it would still be an issue since most high-rises don't allow a
sat-dish. I'ld practically have to sell my place and relocate somewhere in
the countryside...and even then who knows...
Plus it's a really nice area where I am right now... :o)



>>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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