What are some non-subscription DVR's?

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Are there any FREE (non-subscription) DVR's on the market? (TiVo)?

Are there any Digital Video Recorders on the market that do not charge a subscription fee? I'm looking for a Christmas gift for my mother. We don't need anything fancy like a TiVo, she just wants something to tape her soap operas each day (and she has had extremely bad luck with DVD and VHS recorders). I would just like to get her something that can be taped onto a harddrive, but not to be used on a computer. So in other words...I am looking for a TiVo device that does not charge an extra fee just...

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I'd suggest looking at one of the DVD recorders with built-in harddrives. For example the Philips DVDR...

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How do I hook up 2 DVRs to a Sony sound sytem with only 1 imput?

I have a Cable DVR and a Satellite DVR and want both to simultaneously connect thru the Sony Surround System I use with my HD TV. However it only has 1 imput. I tried using a couple of 2 to 1 connectors. I connected the two whites to the connector and...

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Here's one way of doing it. Connect each DVR up to your TV. Say Sat on input 1 (one) of the TV and Cable...

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Are there any DVRs on the market that operate like TiVo but dont come with a monthly subscription?

There are DVRs like TiVo or like the ones you might receive from your local cable company. But are there any DVRs for purchase either online or at a store that you are able to program to record TV, has some disk space to store multiple recordings, and...

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If you get product lifetime service from Tivo, there are no monthly fees or rental charges.

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How do DVRs record?

DVRs or VCRs Can you attach them to a surveilance camera, and then record what the surveillance camera picks up? Or can DVRs alone do the recording?

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There is a hard drive like a computer inside the box. The shoes or movies you choose to record and digitally...

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Aside from DVRs, are there any good ways to record HDTV?

Before HD came out everyone used to use VCRs to record TV shows. All you needed to do was buy the machine and the tapes-- NOT a subscription service like with TiVo and other DVRs. Another fault with DVRs is that they lack portability, and the recorded...

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There was a VCR made that would record HD programing. It was expensive and did not sell very well. ...

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What are the DirecTV DVRs that supports the new MPEG4 HD format carried in (ku) bandwidth? ?

I understand that some of the current DirecTV DVRs (e.g. HR10-250) will not be able to decode the MPEG4 signals (my understanding is that future HD signals will be in that format) carried over the ku bandwidth. Can someone give me a list of current ...

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Hello, The Model numbers are pretty simple: H= HD HR= HD DVR R= DVR D= Standard Any H or HR receiver...

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Any stand-alone DVRs out there with no strings attached?

I like the idea of something like a VCR but you record to a built-in hard-disk. So far I've seen DVRs from Tivo and others that once you pay for the unit you keep paying to have it and keep it working. Does any manufacturer make DVRs that have no strings...

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about 5 years ago i bought a panasonic DVR no hard drive but i think they made one with about a 16gb...

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Is there a widespread software problem with Direct TV DVRs where they will not record?

My dad has Direct TV and a standard TV DVR at their house. About a month ago, his DVR stopped working. It will either record with video scrambling or just a black screen. I called Direct TV for him (he has done this as well) and they claim they have...

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sounds like you may have dialed a sub contractor or a telemarketer. make sure you call directv, ive...

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DVRs for recording broadcast TV to hard drives or DVDs seem to be discontinued. Why, and what will replace them?

I'd really appreciate good information about what I can use to record broadcast TV, how long I'll have to wait for it, and, if possible, hos much it'll set me back. I see a few DVRs as I described online, usually refurbished, often very expensive, but...

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Notice the sales pitches here on this question asked 29 months ago? Tivo and others want to keep themselves...

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Looking for customer reviews for Defender STEALTH1EX Recording System 2 Covert MPEG4 DVRs

Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Defender STEALTH1EX Recording System 2 Covert MPEG4 DVRs

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