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Tired of VCR recording -- whats best?

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by 1jay1, 2009/02/01.

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    1jay1

    1jay1 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I use Dir+++TV and an old VCR recorder --- the only problem is it's ever been that "IT'LL never record a Hold ballgame because of all the commercials ".

    What do you guy's /gal's use as the best option ?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    I use DVR through my Time Warner account. I have the DUAL version that allows to me watch one channel and record another or record two shows at one time. Then I fast forward through three minute commercials in about ten seconds.
     
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    MinnesotaMike

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    Like Steve, I also use a DVR now. Before, I was using a VCR (and still do in a pinch). You should be able to tape up to 6 hours with one tape. How long are these games lasting? 6 hours should be plenty of time for one game.

    Mike
     
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    CUISTech

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    Unless he's a fan of cricket.
     
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    1jay1

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    No, it's American football :)
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    I have at least 10 hours of recorded shows on my DVR and it's maybe 33% full..
     
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    is there a device to record vcr tapes..to cd's???????? to get rid of vcr's?
    ron
     
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    MinnesotaMike

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    Ron,

    I bought a Sony DVDDirect for that very purpose. It works great.

    Mike
     
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    1jay1

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    I'd really-really like to drop in a TV card in my PC and use a multi connector so I can record to my "mostly" un-used HD that has gig's to spare.
     
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