[GRLUG] Experiences with DVR's

[Ron Lauzon]

On 12/31/2010 03:03 PM, Benjamin Flanders wrote:
> I am looking at replacing my ageing Tivo Series II, Mainly because we 
> now have an HDTV and the Tivo will only record in SD.
>
> Do any of you use a homebrew DVR?  I'm just wondering if it is as 
> reliable as the Tivo.  Having the extra functions of MythTV or XBMC 
> like video and music playing from a server would be a great plus, but 
> the main function would be to schedule shows to be recorded.
>
> If it won't update schedules or record reliably, I'd probably just get 
> the newest Tivo.

I've been using MythTV for years now with no issues.  It uses Schedules 
Direct for the programming info, which has been pretty accurate.

My current config is a small form factor PC with an HD Home Run for OTA 
HD recording, and a Hauppauge USB WinTV (analog tuner) and IguanaIR (to 
control the cable tuner box) to record Comcast's digital cable.  It 
would have been nice to use the HD Home Run for Comcast, but they 
encrypt ALL their digital cable channels, so you have to use their box.

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