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Tahoe C5 · 2009-11-06, 06:31 AM

[QUOTE=Dean;141823]I would skip the Tivo, and if you want a DVR, go with some flavor of HTPC and possibly the Hauppauge HD PVR Model 1212 if you want to capture encrypted HD in a non-proprietary format.

I just dumped my non-HD Tivoesque ReplayTV I had used for years in favor of the HTPC route with a Pinnacle ClearQAM USB HD tuner on Charter. I don't get any of the encrypted channels with it, but works great otherwise. Actually since most everything broadcast is available for streaming on-line, I find myself watching that way more than PVRing. A long range wireless keyboard/trackpad is a must IMHO along with a multi-media remote.

Thanks Dean, I will take this post with me to someone who speaks this language, I appreciate the input because I know you know your shit. I may call you for validation that I'm not completely f'd up! ;-)

2009-11-06, 06:31 AM	#12
Tahoe C5 EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 175 Car: 05 Legacy GT, 81 RX7	[QUOTE=Dean;141823]I would skip the Tivo, and if you want a DVR, go with some flavor of HTPC and possibly the Hauppauge HD PVR Model 1212 if you want to capture encrypted HD in a non-proprietary format. I just dumped my non-HD Tivoesque ReplayTV I had used for years in favor of the HTPC route with a Pinnacle ClearQAM USB HD tuner on Charter. I don't get any of the encrypted channels with it, but works great otherwise. Actually since most everything broadcast is available for streaming on-line, I find myself watching that way more than PVRing. A long range wireless keyboard/trackpad is a must IMHO along with a multi-media remote. Thanks Dean, I will take this post with me to someone who speaks this language, I appreciate the input because I know you know your shit. I may call you for validation that I'm not completely f'd up! ;-)