Originally Posted By: benjamming
Originally Posted By: Jimkobb
How come the only DVR`s I find are for security set-ups ? I`m looking for one I can buy and use without paying added fees like you do with a tievo or the one I could get from my satellite provider. I have a DVD recorder that still works , but someday it may bite the dust.
You don't have to pay to use Tivo. It's just a glorified "digital VCR" at that point, but still works to record stuff.
Correct, you are actually paying for the guide information that TiVo aggregates and sends to the box.
As to the OP's original question...why do you think something like that would be free? Unless you go build one of your own and load up open-source software like MythTV, it's going to cost you.