Post by: mtnbkr on February 01, 2006, 12:49:32 PM
We need a replacement to record a few shows here and there.
We have an antenna, no cable, no satellite.
I think I want to upgrade to either recordable DVD (and dump our 5yo Sony DVD player) or a Tivo-like device.
I've been told that a DVD recorder can't record multiple shows like you can with tape. Does that mean I can't record, watch, and record another without overwriting the old one or does it mean I can't set a programming schedule for a couple days that records several shows at different times? The former isn't important, the latter is.
In doing my research, I've learned that Tivo offer(ed) a Tivo Basic service that didn't require a monthly service charge. I can't find any new devices with Tivo Basic. Does it still exist? I like the idea of pausing and rewinding live TV, hence my interest in Tivo.
We may one day get cable or satellite, but not right now. Still, since I'm replacing a device, I might as well upgrade...
Thanks,
Chris
Post by: Harold Tuttle on February 01, 2006, 01:32:35 PM
its simple and it works
DVRs are still in the awkward stage and will gain features and abilities over the next 2 years.
i expect a mac based harddrive recorder TV system to appear this year that will bring iPod simplicity to the livingrooms TV.
Right now DVD recording is kind of klunky and Hdef TV is coming...
it looks like the $15 shipping charge on a VCR is greater than the units price on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RCA-VCR-WORKS-GREAT_W0QQitemZ5860700184QQcategoryZ3318QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Post by: K Frame on February 01, 2006, 07:18:39 PM
Well, WalMart has really cheap Chinese ones for $80.
But you already know that.
Post by: Moondoggie on February 01, 2006, 07:58:06 PM
We can record 2 shows simultaneously while watching another channel. Pause/rewind live TV.
Cost is $5/month...rather pay that and be able to just take a unit down to the cable office and exchange it for a new one when the HD crashes....done that twice in the last 18 months.
Easy to program.