video recording question

[vancouverman]

I have a TV tuner card, and some cheap recording program, that records programs in some proprietary format.

Question

what do you use to record TV programs to your computer?

1. records it in some recognized format
2. can be preprogrammed to record at certain time, certain channel

or do you use two programs .....

I'm just to lazy to go to newsgroups, and I'm sure Hitrack will have answer for me

 

[shak]

I use ATI AIW card, comes with a TV tuner program. Never tried anything else, but works great. I guess if you have other video editing programs such as adobe primere or final cut express, you can import the video directly !!!

 

[Commander Chode]

Linux has lots of options.
Mythtv is the most popular but there are many others.
Cheap and easy if you have some computer savvy.

 

[vancouverman]

I was looking for some PC stuff.....

but then .... I'm always open to new experiences

 

[therealrex]

The ATI All in Wonder card is mighty slick

 

[hitrack]

I think but I'm not sure if windows media center edition records in a proprietary format or not, but it works good for making your PC a PVR. Obviously just download it and try it out.

Others good one is

beyond tv

 

[LonelyGhost]

what do you use to record TV programs

Betamax!!!!


just kidding ...


i actually use an etch-a-sketch ...

 

[Cali Scott]

I think but I'm not sure if windows media center edition records in a proprietary format or not, but it works good for making your PC a PVR. Obviously just download it and try it out.

Others good one is

beyond tv

Yes, the Media Center version records (I don't know about the format) but doesn't it only come with PC's equiped with it? I don't believe that you can just buy that version of XP, can you?

 

[hitrack]

Yes, the Media Center version records (I don't know about the format) but doesn't it only come with PC's equiped with it? I don't believe that you can just buy that version of XP, can you?

Who said anything about buying it

i actually use an etch-a-sketch ...

Me too. But her boobs always come out square.

 

[hitrack]

VM on a serious note I would not buy the Bell Expressvu PVR. Especially the dual tuner model 5220. I, like you love using my PC as a VCR, although it sorta fukks up doing anything on your PC while recording for fear of botching said recording.

Sooooooo, I was thinking of this as a kick azz alternative. Untill I read this.

Those are some of the worst horror stories about electronic consumer equipment I have ever read.

 

[vancouverman]

THX to all ....

Windows Media .... yes... you can buy it .... I even have a demo copy (120days) but .... still have to install it.

as why to go with PC ... easy .... just one more box in the basement .... I have 4 running now ... one more .... will just warm up the place better.

BTW... if anybody is looking for old PC systems .... in next month or so, I will have a few free ones to give away.

 

[vancouverman]

i actually use an etch-a-sketch ...

too complicated to use

 

[Commander Chode]

If you want to go completely lazy and arn't afraid of big brother Tivo is now available in Canada.

 

[vancouverman]

THX, but I would like to do it on budget too.
This is just a toy to play with... a project for a retired guy ... something to get my hands busy with

 

[wilde]

I recently bot a new PC with an Avermedia 007 TV Tuner with remote control. The card cost $60. It will let you record in ways that will allow you to burn the recorded shows onto CDs or DVDs. Not nearly as good as the ATI AIW card but good enough. Here is the link: http://www.avermedia-usa.com/2005home/product/tvtuner/pci/tvgo7/tvgo7.shtml

This is from the website:

High quality with exceptional value, the AVerTV Go 007 FM Plus transforms your PC into a TV, PVR and FM radio. Featuring a 16-channel preview, recording scheduler, parental control and a full function remote control, the AVerTV Go delivers quality and unbeatable value simultaneously. Watch TV, Pause, Rewind, Playback Live TV, and listen to your favorite FM radio station all from the included full function remote control.

 

[dr_pepper]

Linux Journal

Front cover of this months Linux Journal has an article dedicated to this. You can usually find it at Chapters.

http://www.linuxjournal.com/

 

[vancouverman]

and you guys want me to read????

I just post....

THX for all posts ... have some good info

 

[Maury Beniowski]

i actually use an etch-a-sketch ...

Hmmm, colour or black & white?

 

[vancouverman]

now ... another question .... a good converter from AVI to DVD formats.

I did try AVI DVX MPEG to DVD converter and burner .... but it creates more bad DVDs than a good ones .....