Tivo vs MythTV (was: *pout* HDTV No Recordee....)

[Thomas Charron]

On 11/7/06, Ben Scott <dragonhawk at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 11/7/06, Thomas Charron <twaffle at gmail.com> wrote:
> >   I'm actually having them install 2 extra non HD receivers for
> MythTV.  :-)
>   It's a tough decision for me (TiVo Series 3 vs MythTV).  I'm not
> that interested in high def TV right now.  Most of the programs I
> watch are not in HD anyway, or don't benefit much from it (e.g., "The
> Simpsons").  I'm even less interested in paying extra for HD TV.
> Basic cable suits my needs.  :)


  Then MythTV works for you.

  At the same time, though, my Series 2 box is starting to show signs
> of old age.  I suspect at least one of the hard drives is going bad --
> perhaps both, since they are identical models purchased and installed
> at the same time.  But even if I get away with just one drive
> replacement, I'd still like dual tuners, still more capacity, better
> performance, more features, etc.  The S3 would give me that, and TiVo
> has always been a joy to use.


  But where's the joy of adding things you WANT it to do, but doesn't.  ;-)
Like in my case, playing ripped DVDs off of the now almost full 2 gig
server.  (Speaking of which, got I gotta transcode those rips).


  Those of you here who are already using MythTV, how do you find it
> works in day-to-day usage?


  When I used it in the past it was the bawlz.  Turning on the TV to browse
slashdot and the weather in the morning while the news is in PnP is just
awesome.

  I'm not as concerned with how hard it is to set-up -- I'm confident
> I can figure that out.  What I want to avoid is something that's a
> pain to *use*, or that I have to tinker with to keep it working, or
> that fails to record programs properly, etc.  If I'm watching TV, it
> means I want to take my brain off-hook for awhile.  :-)  So I want it
> to behave like a good appliance -- something that, once installed,
> stays working for long periods of time.


  It behaves VERY well as an appliance.  You would never know it was a Linux
box if you where joe shmoe.  But at the same time, you can tweak encoders,
etc, and satisfy your geek side.

  Thomas
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