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    • scottalanmillerS
      scottalanmiller
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      I cut the cord in the 1990s. 🙂

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      • DustinB3403D
        DustinB3403
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        I dropped my satellite service almost 2 years ago and haven't even considered it since.

        I pick up OTA channels, have my Channel Master DVR so I can record shows I might otherwise miss, and everything else is viewable online.

        Often for free on the channels' website.

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        • DashrenderD
          Dashrender
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          What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.

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            marcinozga @Dashrender
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            @Dashrender sonarr + couchpotato + transmission + plex 🙂

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            • JaredBuschJ
              JaredBusch @Dashrender
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              @Dashrender said:

              What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.

              I am using a cheap HomeWorx. For the very little recording I wanted, it was a good enough solution. It is really lacking in features and for someone who really wants solid DVR, I would not recommend it.

              I just reviewed the ChannelMaster website that @DustinB3403 mentioned. That looks like a really solid DVR. Not liking the price though.

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              • MattSpellerM
                MattSpeller @Dashrender
                last edited by MattSpeller

                @Dashrender said:

                What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.

                piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer

                edit: vlc streamer is one of the only apps I've ever paid for and SERIOUSLY enjoy.
                http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer

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                • JaredBuschJ
                  JaredBusch @MattSpeller
                  last edited by

                  @MattSpeller said:

                  @Dashrender said:

                  What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.

                  piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer

                  • Membership in a private tracker.
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                  • DustinB3403D
                    DustinB3403
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                    I bought the $249 unit, and a $60 1TB USB 3.0 drive and saved my self $90 bucks.

                    Was worth it when I was comparing it to buying a TV Tuner card, and the board etc to run everything on. It really does work quite well.

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                      Jason Banned
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                      I haven't have cable in 10 years . All OTA since then.

                      I've recently picked up Roku 3 and am using Hulu and Sling TV. Hulu I plan on keeping and it works great. SlingTV constantly have problems and complains about my internet connection when the connection is fine. I don't know if it's some fight between Sling and Comcast or what.

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                        marcinozga @MattSpeller
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                        @MattSpeller said:

                        @Dashrender said:

                        What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.

                        piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer

                        edit: vlc streamer is one of the only apps I've ever paid for and SERIOUSLY enjoy.
                        http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer

                        I'm with JaredBush on this, stay away from piratebay and kickass. Quality is just poor, and you're risking a letter from your ISP, or worse. Stay with private trackers. Or invest in offshore seedbox and vpn.

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                        • MattSpellerM
                          MattSpeller @marcinozga
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                          @marcinozga as a Canadian I have different rules, but that's a very valid point.

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                            marcinozga @MattSpeller
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                            @MattSpeller said:

                            @marcinozga as a Canadian I have different rules, but that's a very valid point.

                            ISP or some 3 letter gov agencies don't chase you there for torrenting?

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                            • MattSpellerM
                              MattSpeller @marcinozga
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                              @marcinozga not like you southerners. Most I've ever gotten is a nasty letter from my ISP saying I'm a bad person and should feel bad. Zero consequences.

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                              • DashrenderD
                                Dashrender
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                                I have a private tracker.

                                @DustinB3403 said:

                                I bought the $249 unit, and a $60 1TB USB 3.0 drive and saved my self $90 bucks.

                                Was worth it when I was comparing it to buying a TV Tuner card, and the board etc to run everything on. It really does work quite well.

                                You bought what?

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                                • DustinB3403D
                                  DustinB3403
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                                  http://www.channelmaster.com/DVR_Plus_p/cm-7500gb16.htm

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                                  • DashrenderD
                                    Dashrender @DustinB3403
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                                    @DustinB3403 said:

                                    http://www.channelmaster.com/DVR_Plus_p/cm-7500gb16.htm

                                    oh.. that looks kinda cool, though I'm thinking I can't hide it behind my TV very well.

                                    Does it connect to other services like a Ruko or Amazon TV does?

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                                    • DashrenderD
                                      Dashrender @Dashrender
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                                      @Dashrender said:

                                      @DustinB3403 said:

                                      http://www.channelmaster.com/DVR_Plus_p/cm-7500gb16.htm

                                      oh.. that looks kinda cool, though I'm thinking I can't hide it behind my TV very well.

                                      Does it connect to other services like a Ruko or Amazon TV does?

                                      Nevermind.. yes it does.

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                                      • DustinB3403D
                                        DustinB3403
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                                        It doesn't include Amazon or Roku, but it does have Youtube, and it'll pull any internet channels that are available.

                                        Cooking shows, outdoors-man shows or whatever there are.

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                                        • DashrenderD
                                          Dashrender @DustinB3403
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                                          @DustinB3403 said:

                                          It doesn't include Amazon or Roku, but it does have Youtube, and it'll pull any internet channels that are available.

                                          Cooking shows, outdoors-man shows or whatever there are.

                                          Vudu and Netflix are where we spend 99.9% of our non traditional TV time.

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