Ok I want to do something. Right now I am using dish network with a dishdvr 625 receiver. I want my shows on my pc! I am leasing the box right now and i know i can hack it but that will void the warranty. Is there a dvr that will let me transfer shows to my pc without having to wait in real time? It doesn't have to be dish net i would switch. Or should i just get a basic box and get a tuner for my pc?
Is internet TV very far off? will i soon be able to get my shows off the web? I know some shows do that already but is that the wave of the future?
2007-11-23 04:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by C Squared 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
Satellite is tricky, by Microsoft promised support for satellite receivers in the PC.
However, cable is easier.
a) Get a PC with a digital TV tuner that also support cable (QAM)
b) If you want premium cable, make sure the PC has also a CableCard slot
c) The PC needs to run Media center in Vista (Home Premium is OK)
Media center comes with free TV guide and Internet TV through Microsoft's portal.
2007-11-23 06:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inet tv has a way to get yet
those shows that streem look crappy on a computer
even worse on a tv
the problem will be solved when everyone gets a fiber optic connection
and then they stream in full 480x640 or 720x480
2007-11-23 04:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Slingbox! You plug it into your tv and then you can watch your tv shows anywhere where there is an internet connection on your laptop or compatible mobile phone! (No I don't work for them)
2007-11-23 04:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋