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DVR with TV tuner, is there a popular model or clear choice?

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PhilJ

I am trying to get out of the pay TV game and still want to record TV shows.

My brother has an old tuner with DVR but the interface is clunky.

Are they still making these? I am not having much luck with google searches.

Is there one that is a solid performer with good pic and interface?

thanks

Phil

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RE: DVR with TV tuner, is there a popular model or clear choice? - Doublej 18:27:17 09/01/12 (0)
I'd look into a Silicon Dust HD Home Run box but you'll need a PC with Windows Media Center or a Mac with I don't know what.

http://www.silicondust.com/products/models/hdhr3-us/
one to consider - Joe Murphy Jr 21:37:32 08/19/12 (1)
ePVision PHD-VRX for $230

Records to your external hard drive (up to 2TB). It also does more than just record programs: it also does switching, has several inputs, ethernet playback, etc.

The fact that it doesn't come with a hard drive may be a deal breaker for some, but Walmart just had a sale on 500GB WD portable hard drives for $27. Great deals can always be found if you look for them and have patience.
- PHD-VRX (Open in New Window)
- a very nice option thanks! the ability to use a big hard drive is nice. - PhilJ 15:02:27 08/20/12 (0)
  all the best
RE: DVR with TV tuner, is there a popular model or clear choice? - MDavis 10:36:26 08/19/12 (2)
OTA HDTV Receiver with DVR
- Channel Master CM-7000PAL HD DVR (Open in New Window)
- thanks that is a good start but only 30 hrs of HD DVR? Good to know they are available still... - PhilJ 16:29:45 08/19/12 (0)
  will keep looking
- RE: DVR with TV tuner... - cdb 15:37:39 08/19/12 (0)
  It looks like the 7400 is the newer model.
  
  My question with these devices is, can you burn a disc from stored programs?

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