kc5dlo
Gold Member
At my country place I don't have cable TV or internet. I am wanting to get a DVR to be able to record some TV for use when nothing else interesting is on. I have seen some OTA (over the air) DVR's advertised but it seems they require an internet connection or a subscription to a program guide. I can look up program listings at work and make a note of time and channel to record later if needed. My current TV has a guide built in that goes about 24 hours ahead. I just don't see the benefit of paying for a program guide. I also suspect that subscription would need the internet. I have heard of DIY systems that use a computer and a TV tuner to record shows. That might be the way to go if a commercial unit is not available.
I can appreciate the capabilities of todays DVR's with the ability to record several shows at the same time, to pause and rewind live TV, but something that operates like the old VCR's would work for me I think.
Any ideas or experience?
Thanks,
Steve
I can appreciate the capabilities of todays DVR's with the ability to record several shows at the same time, to pause and rewind live TV, but something that operates like the old VCR's would work for me I think.
Any ideas or experience?
Thanks,
Steve