cheapest way to have a standalone dvr?
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cheapest way to have a standalone dvr?
I am in need of an additional tuner for this fall and I don't really want to add another dtivo since it would require me buying more than just another recorder. I already have 2 so I'm tapped on additional dtivo connections. I know I could just get a standalone tivo or replay but was wondering if there is a cheaper way to do it? if not, I'll prob. just get a standalone tivo since I have never seen a replay in action.
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I take it this is just for OTA signals, not HD. Why not a DVD-R with HDD? They aren't real cheap, but are now under $500. There won't be any monthly payments. Plus, you can archive.
You could also go for a Panny with DVD-RAM. Not as easy, but possible to do this. Their latest model does much better with the 4 hour setting and is only $200.
You could also go for a Panny with DVD-RAM. Not as easy, but possible to do this. Their latest model does much better with the 4 hour setting and is only $200.
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yep, just for OTA. I actually have a dvd recorder with an hdd(philips hdrw720) with TV Guide Plus or whatever its called(the onscreen guide). I was thinking of buying another one but was wondering if I may have better or cheaper options.
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ReplayTV 5504 for $39.99 (you'll have to pay a monthly fee of course).
Go to the ReplayTV Website. Select the 5504 model. Enter 'SAVE40' as a promotion code for 40% off. That will knock it down to $89.99.
Get $50 rebate to knock it down to $39.99.:
(mail in) http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/ret.../5400-RTV1.pdf
(online) https://www.web-rebates.com/replaytv/4747-rtv/step1.asp
Go to the ReplayTV Website. Select the 5504 model. Enter 'SAVE40' as a promotion code for 40% off. That will knock it down to $89.99.
Get $50 rebate to knock it down to $39.99.:
(mail in) http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/ret.../5400-RTV1.pdf
(online) https://www.web-rebates.com/replaytv/4747-rtv/step1.asp
Last edited by Red Dog; 05-25-05 at 01:55 PM.