Posted by GMAN on 02/16/07 21:30

In article <er4tk1$cpl$1@dns3.cae.ca>, "gadjo" <fgdsfg@w45w4.sdf> wrote:
>
>"GMAN" <glenzabr@nothere.xmission.com> wrote in message
>news:er4q05$bnb$7@news.xmission.com...
>> In article <er4j8n$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)
>

Well you made it sound like you lived in one of those gated communities. I can
see in a hi rise where it might be a problem putting a dish hanging out the
window. My comment was primarily for those uppity gated communities.

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