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How do I replace my hard drive on my Tivo?

Is there a hard drive video recorder (without dvd-r) for my TV?

  • I just want a Tivo like thing to replace my VCR. I can't get Tivo or anything similar because I don't have a phone line. Also I don't have and do not want to get digital cable (I'm a college student living in student housing, come on!) Many of the hard drive recorders I've see are merely secondary features on a DVD recorder. DVD recorders suck. I've used many of them and I'm not wanting that at all. Another thing, I DO NOT want to use my computer at all. I've heard it's the easiest and cheapest, but I just don't want to watch TV on my computer. I don't need an on-screen tv guide either. I never had one with my VCR, and manually setting a recording up isn't a big deal at all. So, like a 60-120 GB hard drive PVR. Hooks up like a VCR, works like a VCR, but you don't need tapes...or dvds or any other media. Is that out there anywhere?

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    try a set top box freeview with twin tuner and a harddrive program like a stsndard vcr no discs http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=14658&source=Kelkoo

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Yes there are DVR's out there. Here's one for you to check out. A Pioneer DVR-533HS. It has an 80 gig hard drive and pretty much works like a VCR but you can also burn what you record to dvd if you would like or just delete it after you view to record more shows. So they are out there. Some are kinda pricey. But with these you don't need TIVo or any kind of extra service , just record like a VCR.

the_guy_that_got_away

TiVo is probably your best bet. We don't use a phone line with ours you can set it up wirelessly. TiVo - best investment we've ever had!

Skiingred

if you cannot get tivo because of the daily call (due to voip, there are ways that it will work, on the tivo website, they will tell you how).... I know that you said that you do not want to use your pc, but.... windows makes windows xp media center edition. You just need a tv tuner card, and you can use it, alot of times with a remote. You do not have to use your computer screen at all. All that you would have to do is use a video card on your pc that allows the output in s-vid, or even in dvi format... you can even watch HD if you have the compatible equipment. Hope it was useful info to you.

Hard Crowbar

I think this is what you're looking for: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16882133001 It's just a basic DVD player with a 250gb hard drive. It's been a hot seller on newegg.com

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