kublikhan
26th February 2008, 02:03
I need some advice on what direction to go for a DVR.
requirements:
1. Ability to transfer files to and from DVR to computer without pulling HD out. I don't want to do a capture, just a simple file transfer.
2. Recorded TV looks as good as original.
3. No telephone line required.
4. Only need SD at this point, HD is not required.
5. I don't care how much it costs I just want it to work.
preferences:
I. Either combined cable/DVR unit or can change channels on cable/sat box.
II. Prefer no extra monthly fee for DVR unit, would rather purchase it outright.
I currently have DISH Network, but I am willing to change to DirecTV or cable if it makes things easier. I almost went with the Dish ViP722 Or ViP622 DVR, but the fact that you have to plug a phone line into it and you can't transfer programs out of it without taking it apart turned me off.
I put together a Myth box instead. The problem is the picture quality when watching TV through the Myth box is worse than when watching through the sat box. I was told to expect this problem because extra conversion steps are being done? I don't want to have to live with sub par picture quality. Does my Myth box just need tweaking or should I invest in something like tivo or a settop with a built in DVR? I read that the Archos 605 now supports Dish DVR's. Could I use that as an intermediary to transfer files to/from the Dish DVR to/from my computer?
requirements:
1. Ability to transfer files to and from DVR to computer without pulling HD out. I don't want to do a capture, just a simple file transfer.
2. Recorded TV looks as good as original.
3. No telephone line required.
4. Only need SD at this point, HD is not required.
5. I don't care how much it costs I just want it to work.
preferences:
I. Either combined cable/DVR unit or can change channels on cable/sat box.
II. Prefer no extra monthly fee for DVR unit, would rather purchase it outright.
I currently have DISH Network, but I am willing to change to DirecTV or cable if it makes things easier. I almost went with the Dish ViP722 Or ViP622 DVR, but the fact that you have to plug a phone line into it and you can't transfer programs out of it without taking it apart turned me off.
I put together a Myth box instead. The problem is the picture quality when watching TV through the Myth box is worse than when watching through the sat box. I was told to expect this problem because extra conversion steps are being done? I don't want to have to live with sub par picture quality. Does my Myth box just need tweaking or should I invest in something like tivo or a settop with a built in DVR? I read that the Archos 605 now supports Dish DVR's. Could I use that as an intermediary to transfer files to/from the Dish DVR to/from my computer?