Do they sell ready-made non-subcription DVRs?

Question

I have basic cable and the service does not provide a built-in dvr option. I do not want to subscribe to any thing, I don't need the schedule interface (I can look up on-line when shows are on) and I don't want to have to build my own out of a computer.

Do they sell simple DVRs, that you can program in an old-VCR-like way? Please suggest some....

Answer 1

If you can find a Toshiba SD-H400 TiVo unit, it can do what you want. Its one of the only TiVo units that can be run without subscribing to a service. The basic service with it is free, but only has 2 days of programming schedules. But you can always manually program it. You may have to find it used on eBay.

You might also check the Hauppage HD PVR.

http://www.hauppage.com

Answer 2

Walmart carries three models. They are all listed as DVD recorders with hard drives. You can record to either the hard drive or to DVDs.