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09/24/2006 08:10:24 PM · #1

This is BS, Sunday Nights tv is too good now!
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Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

09/24/2006 08:22:16 PM · #2

I will sell you my first generation TiVo with lifetime service for 200 bucks.

I don't think I could live without a DVR anymore.

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

09/24/2006 08:24:58 PM · #3

buzz, you better be watching amazing race!! ;)

09/24/2006 08:27:27 PM · #4

Originally posted by Elvis_L:

I will sell you my first generation TiVo with lifetime service for 200 bucks.

I don't think I could live without a DVR anymore.

Dont have the $, but just out of curiosity , could someone replace the HardDrive in your tivo to have more recording time?

adamweb

Canon EOS-6D

09/24/2006 08:31:58 PM · #5

just get a cheap tuner card for your computer and set it to record, never understood why people pay monthly DVR fees

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

09/24/2006 08:34:31 PM · #6

Who knows what non-subscription options are out there to record over-the-air HD?

09/24/2006 08:38:50 PM · #7

Originally posted by buzzrock:

Originally posted by Elvis_L:
I will sell you my first generation TiVo with lifetime service for 200 bucks.

I don't think I could live without a DVR anymore.

Dont have the $, but just out of curiosity , could someone replace the HardDrive in your tivo to have more recording time?

Yes it could be done. There is a company that will do it for you if you want as well. Some software has to be loaded on it.

I have a media center PC and it is not as good as a regular DVR IMO. It can work through my xbox360 but just seems to be a pain in the ass.

09/24/2006 08:42:20 PM · #8

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Who knows what non-subscription options are out there to record over-the-air HD?

Sorry I don't. My HD comes through cable and the box has a DVR. Have you checked into some of the newer video cards with tuners?

09/24/2006 08:47:44 PM · #9

Are there any tuner cards out there that allow you to watch more than one program at a time, anyone know?

09/24/2006 08:58:01 PM · #10

Does your cable company not offer a DVR? Mine is only like 6 bucks per month and has dual tuner so I can record two shows at once and watch a third live if I want.

09/24/2006 09:00:26 PM · #11

Originally posted by Elvis_L:

Does your cable company not offer a DVR? Mine is only like 6 bucks per month and has dual tuner so I can record two shows at once and watch a third live if I want.

They do, and they are backed up on orders/installations-- I called a few weeks ago and got put on a waiting lidt, they said it could be 6 weeks, :(

And ours if 15 bucks a/month-- that seems kinda high huh

09/24/2006 09:12:10 PM · #12

Originally posted by buzzrock:

And ours if 15 bucks a/month-- that seems kinda high huh

Well that may be normal. We live in a small town and many things are cheaper. Our cable internet is only 35 when it was over 40 when we lived in Tampa.

DrAchoo

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09/24/2006 09:29:17 PM · #13

Originally posted by Elvis_L:

Does your cable company not offer a DVR? Mine is only like 6 bucks per month and has dual tuner so I can record two shows at once and watch a third live if I want.

No, they have a DVR. $10/month, which is very reasonable. however, I only have basic basic cable (read $17/month) and get all my HD over the airwaves. Thus to get the DVR I also need to get the $45/month upgrade to my service. So the DVR is (to me) $55/month...

Rebecca

Nikon D80

09/24/2006 09:43:28 PM · #14

It seems like several of the networks are putting full episodes of their shows online for free. I know CBS is doing it with Survivor, ABC put the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy online... look around. :)

TrynityRose

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09/24/2006 11:03:18 PM · #15

Are there any other options other than tivo and cable supplied dvr?

SamDoe1

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09/24/2006 11:11:54 PM · #16

Originally posted by buzzrock:

Are there any tuner cards out there that allow you to watch more than one program at a time, anyone know?

Yes, and they are going to be expensive too. This card allows you to record one show while watching another. I don't think there will be cards that do much more than this though, it's probably the limit of TV tuner cards at this point, I could be wrong about that though, not entirely sure.

Edit to add: Although, couldn't you theoretically just have say, 5 TV tuner cards in your computer and run them all at once? As long as they each have their own cable, wouldn't that work?

Originally posted by TrynityRose:

Are there any other options other than tivo and cable supplied dvr?

Yes, use a TV tuner card and your PC. With the right software, it should work just like a Tivo or any other DVR would. It's probably much more of a pain to set up and use, but it'll do the job and there aren't any monthly fees for it.

Message edited by author 2006-09-24 23:15:13.

cryingdragon

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09/24/2006 11:18:06 PM · #17

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These are cheap and work fairly well.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5