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jam4
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_ 		9. May 2004 @ 07:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've thought about purchasing a TiVO or replayTV, but my pet peev is that they charge for monthly service AND you can't output the data for recording onto DVD's. I figure I could make my own computer for the cost of the ready to go Pioneer DVR with DVD's which range from $1200-1800. Has anyone done this with enough advice to get me started? I figure a Radeon all-in-wonder card would be the most expensive piece but I don't want to buy a better card than I need since I don't want advanced gaming capabilities, etc... My other question is that I understand TiVO and replayTV need a separate phone jack connection to get the program listings? With a computer you apparently don't need this, but are the listings available online cohesive with different cable companies in different regions? Lastly, can I build a system that lets me take advantage of HDTV broadcasts when available?

Thanks in advance!
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gotisos
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_ 		9. May 2004 @ 12:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Go for the PC, unless ur going to be recording direct HDTV tivo. This forum is for discussing PVR devices only, tivo, pvr devices, not dvr, you should post in this forum with regards to HTPC hardware: http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/100 maybe we could get a teleport ehm Praetor, or just repost in the above forum.
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furrydad
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_ 		14. May 2004 @ 14:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Actually, you easily can download and burn to DVD using either Tivo or Replay.

For example see:

http://www.dealdatabase.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=5fccc2bb2b20429f72d50caf3a6f5f45&f=48
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michigan
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_ 		15. May 2004 @ 09:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This is a double post (in a new forum no less), read the rules.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/84391
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jam4
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_ 		16. May 2004 @ 04:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes this is a double post, as my first post was in the incorrect forum. Someone was kind enough to redirect me. Thanks for the sharp investigative skills, Michigan. It's good to know there are junior members like yourself out there.
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