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ReplayTV and TiVo Compared

Posted by michael on from the comparison-shopping dept.

j0atz writes "The New York Times is running a story today that, while it's a bit redundant in the beginning and a bit short on technical details later, gives a rundown the newest features for ReplayTV (numbered 4000 or above) and TiVO (Series2); basically, you can program your favorite DVR to record a show from a remote computer or from another (same-brand) DVR. Along with that, you can stream MP3's and pictures with TiVo now. Still...I'd much rather use something like FreeVo or MythTV and actually burn my shows to cd, stream whatever I want, etc, etc."

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  1. Replay by Jason1729 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is it still a viable option to buy a ReplayTV? I thought they were in receivership right now, and if they do shut down, the ReplayTV boxes are useless because there will be no service.

    Jason
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  2. Re:Building your own by lairdb · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Psst. TiVo runs Linux. Pass it on.

    Pssst. Nobody cares -- it's all about the functionality and ease-of-use. Pass it on; this is what the OSS community seems to continually not get.

    (For high enough values of nobody; i.e. the population that doesn't read Slashdot.)

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    "...and to everyone else out there, the secret is to bang the rocks together, guys."