n00b question, be kind :D

mythy · 10-25-2005, 05:10 PM

Hi, I have been recording tv with a vcr since the stone ages! BUt now its time to move on... I know of Tivos but I dont wish to subscribe to any servouses.. I just want to be able to record shows, digital cable and HDTV to a harddrive for future watching, another pluse would be one that uses a standard HDD from a PC so I coud swap them...

Any such device out there?

RSawdey · 10-26-2005, 12:50 AM

When you rent an HD-DVR from your cable company, there are no extra fees... it's only $5 per month more than the no-dvr STB.

Sam Johnson · 10-28-2005, 10:13 AM

I acquired a Sony DHG-HDD500 hard-drive recorder and I love it! They also have a less expensive version (DHG-HDD250 with 250GB hard drive vs. the 500GB capacity of the HDD500). Both can record SD and HDTV from either cable (or satellite) and off-the-air. Both use TV Guide (free) which gives you program information for 8 days in advance with the one-click record scheduling capability. You can also schedule recordings manually if you really want to set up something a long time in advance. Highly recommend it.

mythy · 10-30-2005, 06:38 PM

Does it record the Dobly 5.1 format as well?

10-25-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
mythy High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 85	n00b question, be kind :D Hi, I have been recording tv with a vcr since the stone ages! BUt now its time to move on... I know of Tivos but I dont wish to subscribe to any servouses.. I just want to be able to record shows, digital cable and HDTV to a harddrive for future watching, another pluse would be one that uses a standard HDD from a PC so I coud swap them... Any such device out there?

10-28-2005, 10:13 AM	#3
Sam Johnson Hungry for knowledge Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3	Solution with no monthly fees I acquired a Sony DHG-HDD500 hard-drive recorder and I love it! They also have a less expensive version (DHG-HDD250 with 250GB hard drive vs. the 500GB capacity of the HDD500). Both can record SD and HDTV from either cable (or satellite) and off-the-air. Both use TV Guide (free) which gives you program information for 8 days in advance with the one-click record scheduling capability. You can also schedule recordings manually if you really want to set up something a long time in advance. Highly recommend it.

10-26-2005, 12:50 AM	#2
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	When you rent an HD-DVR from your cable company, there are no extra fees... it's only $5 per month more than the no-dvr STB.

10-30-2005, 06:38 PM	#4
mythy High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 85	Does it record the Dobly 5.1 format as well?