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    I want to be able to pull shows from my DVR, pull them to my PC, and put them on DVD. I would like to stay with Directv, but from what i've read i may be out of luck doing this with my R10 or my R15.

    I'm looking for the cheapest/easiest way to get this accomplished.

    recommendations? i've been reading a lot of posts here there and everywhere, but just am not getting anywhere.

    Thanks

    Jason

  • #2
    You'd really need a standalone TiVo to get those networking features. But in doing so with DirecTV, you spend more and lose some other features. See the info here:

    http://www.weaknees.com/tivo-guide.php
    Been here a long time . . .

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    • #3
      Excellent info. I apologize for not responding quickly.

      So here is what i'm thinking...please let me know if i'm nuts...

      Purchase a Tivo Series 2 DT (i have no immediate plans to go to HD). Drop the DVR service from Directv and then pony up a few more bucks a month for the Tivo service.

      I've read the warnings from other folks regarding the IR delay on the remote. So I guess what i really need to know is what directv receiver works best with a SD standalone tivo. Again, i have an R10, R15, and a old silver. Don't know if any of those are candidates to be used inconjuction with the tivo unit i plan to purchase.

      appreciate your comments.

      thanks!

      Jason

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      • #4
        The DVRs (R10 and R15) won't work at all with a standalone TiVo. What's the model of the other unit?
        Been here a long time . . .

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        • #5
          The other unit is a reallllly old Hughes, Silver edition.

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          • #6
            That Hughes will work with DIRECTV only.

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