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mac5155 wrote:I think its IP location-based. Ergo you could use a proxy server.
pittsoccer33 wrote:this is my numero uno hobby.
first question is what is your budget? you have a few options and I can give you my preferences.
also, do you have an xbox 360?
pittsoccer33 wrote:You have a few basic options:
1) buy a basic Tivo model.
2) buy a Channel Master DVR unit. I've heard very mixed things about these
3) use Windows Media Center - by far my personal preference.
If you have an Xbox 360 and a desktop PC you already have almost everything you need to do this. You will buy a device called a TV tuner for your PC. That is how your antenna will connect to your pc. Word of advice is that if you still subscribe to cable internet it might actually be cheaper to get internet AND local basic channels than it will to just get internet (it is for me). That eliminates your need for an antenna.
So you have your PC running Windows Media Center. It is connected to your network. The PC is really just a server host - it doesn't ever need to actually do anything. You won't need to open it up to schedule recordings.
That is the magic of the 360. You connect them both to the same network and now your 360 is your live tv viewer and DVR. You can also start putting dvds and the like on your PC and the 360 can play your movie library as well.
All the DVR recording is done on your PC, but the 360 is what renders and displays the video. Works fantastic for live tv. I used to use a 360 in this manner in my bedroom but now have it in my living room connected to a Sling Box.
mac5155 wrote:holy crap u pay $150 a month for just cable?
AlexPKeaton wrote:mac5155 wrote:holy crap u pay $150 a month for just cable?
I think it is like $220 or something with internet, phone, and cable (with HBO and Showtime). So I'm estimating $150 off once I cut the cable and phone.
mac5155 wrote:AlexPKeaton wrote:mac5155 wrote:holy crap u pay $150 a month for just cable?
I think it is like $220 or something with internet, phone, and cable (with HBO and Showtime). So I'm estimating $150 off once I cut the cable and phone.
I pya $120 a month for cable internet and direcTV. It would be like $140 with HBO, showtime, and cinemax. Maybe you need to look into ditching cable providers??
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My preference would be for the 3rd product I listed. It does not need to plug into your pc - it connects to the network and can be used by any pc you own as well as your 360.
AlexPKeaton wrote:Another question lol. I was looking at comcast and their cable only packages are pretty cheap for new subscribers. However once you throw in a DVR and whatnot it is going to get expensive. Is there a way to do this media center DVR setup without paying comcast for a DVR? I imagine the HD stuff is encrypted or something, but can you get a tuner that decrypts it somehow?
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