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What cheap HD TIVO/DVR can you recommend?

Jun 29, 2011 5:48 PM

Now that I've turned in the DVR to the cable company, I'm looking to replace it with my own. I won't need one with a lot of capacity and it doesn't need to be top of the line. Mostly, I'll be using it to record the Jimmy Fallon show nightly and a few other shows throughout the week.
The budget is not that important, but I don't want to spend more than I have to, either.

loubriccant loubriccant

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You don't mean cheap - you mean inexpensive!

klozitshoper klozitshoper
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I have a Hauppauge TV tuner card for my PC. I lurve it. With Windows Media Center, you can download your local directory and use it like a DVR. Also, you can eventually write the files to disc if you so choose later down the road. If you do choose to go with a TV consolve version, be sure you get one that can record on one channel while watching another. Otherwise, you might miss a show (like if it changes nights mid-season -- Thanks a lot Fox).

capguncowboy capguncowboy
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You could also try calling your cable service provider... Chances are they have a DVR you can use for maybe $10/month or so.

jsoko jsoko
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@jsoko: The one they offer only work with a cable signal, not OTA. I haven't checked yet, but a co-worker told me one is available from Tivo for under $100. I'll check that out later tonight.

loubriccant loubriccant
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TiVo had the new Premier box on sale for $99 with a 2 year $19.99/month commitment for a long while. Might be worth calling them to see if you can get the deal. Their phone agents are in the US and I've gotten great deals just by calling and asking.

I love my TiVos, I have 5 TiVo boxes of varying ages in my home right now.

nws2002 nws2002
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For just over the air channels it's very hard to beat the Channel Master CM-7000. There is no fee ever. You just purchase the box (299.00) and that's it. It will only record over the air channels (digital) and I think some clear cable signals (not sure I dont't have cable). I have one of these and will likely purchase another soon. The interface and remotes look exactly like the Dishnetwork equipment. Recommended!

You can see the specs at http://www.channelmaster.com/Digital_TV_and_HDTV_HD_digital_recorder_CM_7000PAL_DVR_s/120.htm

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