Need OTA DVR advice

[Bobbo]

We have been using a Directv DVR for a while and DW loves the DVR capability. We really don't watch enough TV to justify keeping Directv, but DW wants to be able to keep recording her shows, mainly NPR. What is the best OTA DVR?

If I haven't provided enough details, just ask for anything else you need.

Thanks

[az99]

My Roadtrek wrote:

az99 wrote:
$15 a month for the program guide? That is ridiculous when a Netflix subscription is $9.

If you ever have used a TIVO you would know it's much more than just a guide that you are paying for.
TIVO program guide.

If you think it is worth it that is great for you.
I think it is ridiculous to pay $15 a month for a guide of the OTA channels. That is 1/2 way to a basic cable subscription.
People on this post and others are trying to save money by cutting the cord. TIVO makes money selling you the hardware and keeps taking it out of your pocket forever if you want to use the hardware as designed.

[My_Roadtrek]

az99 wrote:
$15 a month for the program guide? That is ridiculous when a Netflix subscription is $9.

If you ever have used a TIVO you would know it's much more than just a guide that you are paying for.
TIVO program guide.

[TomG2]

It sure is.

[Belgique]

TomG2 wrote:
Our local Walmart has the RCA Converter + Recorder for about $45.00. Has anyone tried one of these? It appears similar to the Homeworks device.

Tom, is this the one? clicky

[lbrjet]

starjumper wrote:
Tito Roamio is the way to go.. Bought ours on Amazon for 299.00 with lifetime Tivo service. Love it

And the cost of the Lifetime Service?

[TomG2]

Our local Walmart has the RCA Converter + Recorder for about $45.00. Has anyone tried one of these? It appears similar to the Homeworks device.

[lap527]

Channel master does give the option of recording the new shows only or all. The older version channel master, from what I have read did not. Also, I put a splitter on so I can record 2 programs at once and still watch a recorded program. If hooked up to internet, wifi or hardwired, there are lots of interent channels that appear in the channel guide. They just added sling tv in the recent update but have many, many others. Keep doing your research and figure out what is best for you. I know I for one wasn't going to pay for a channel guide every month. We have an antenna, netflix, slingtv at the fraction of the cost of what we used to pay for satellite tv.

[starjumper]

Tito Roamio is the way to go.. Bought ours on Amazon for 299.00 with lifetime Tivo service. Love it

[minnow]

Buy the Channel Master DVR+ for $300 and no monthly guide fees. That to me is the deal breaker.

[lbrjet]

az99 wrote:
$15 a month for the program guide? That is ridiculous when a Netflix subscription is $9.

Cheaper than a Cable bill.

[lbrjet]

Sure enough Bestbuy has an OTA only Tivo on their website for 50 bucks. Can't even find it on the Tivo website. Lifetime subscription is $600 and monthly is $15. Records about 75 hours of HD.

[az99]

$15 a month for the program guide? That is ridiculous when a Netflix subscription is $9.

[haddy1]

The Magnavox (made by Funai) have worked great for me in two different motorhomes. ATSC/QAM tuners work for OTA and cable (digital and analog) as well.

[Belgique]

chris3403 wrote:
We recently went to Best Buy and purchased the Tivo Roamino for $49.95 You have to get a monthly subscription for an additional $15 month for the program guide. It records up to 75 hours of HD plus you can record 4 channels at the same time. My wife loves it

$49? Its near $300 on Amazon. You got a deal!

[chris3403]

We recently went to Best Buy and purchased the Tivo Roamino for $49.95 You have to get a monthly subscription for an additional $15 month for the program guide. It records up to 75 hours of HD plus you can record 4 channels at the same time. My wife loves it