Posted by Geena Phillips on 02/17/07 06:13

gadjo 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.

The FCC issued a rule several years ago that homeowners' associations
and land covenants CANNOT prohibit satellite dishes below a certain size.

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