digital video recorder for tv

chovy · Guru Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 453

I'm looking into buying either the cable co's DVR service for $10/mo, or TiVO, although it's $17/mo with tivo.

Are there any other set-top box options, I know of mythtv, but I need something the entire family can use with a remote on the TV that is easy to setup.

Any recommendations?
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bilbravo · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if you know, but MythTV works with a remote. So that solves the "works with remote issue". Once you set it up, everyone else in the family should be able to use it.

As for other boxes, not sure... sorry I can't offer much help there.

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chovy · Guru Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 453

Can it work via the tv as the video device, or do I have to have a laptop/desktop nearby. I'm looking for mythtv solution, but something that is easy to use from the couch, without having to login from my computer.

I did some more research, and it seems most boxes charge a monthly service fee for full support, or replaytv which has a $300 one-time fee.

I may end up just going with the cable company's $10/month box. the last thing I want to do is have to debug and fiddle with recording a show ;-)

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