What DVR allows USB portability?

Question

I am looking for a non-subscription DVR with a built-in digital tuner and the ability to transfer content from one DVR to another via USB or other means. You might say I am looking for something like a DVD Recorder but I have had a string of bad luck with those so I would really rather stay away from that. I own a SanDisk TakeTV USB device that I am completely in love with. Alas, SanDisk abandoned the device last month so I am looking for something similar ... and permanent.

In other words, I want to be able to record programs on one DVR and have the option to transfer it to a DVR in another room as well as the option to watch downloaded DIVX AVIs. I know this sounds like an awful lot but I don't know where to start except right here with you knowledgeable folks. All I know is that I need to upgrade from my analog VCR with external digital tuner to something a bit more practical in this age.

Answer 1

Non-subscription DVRs are hard to comeby because companies are finding subscription services are far more profitable and the economy runs on profits.

The closest thing to what you want is

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/avcar...

It does not have internal tuners but it is fully customizable as long as you are a programmer.