[Tig] Tig Digest, Vol 54, Issue 3

[TSassoon at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/12/07 4:46:10 PM, bob at bluescreen.com writes:

> As for DVRs skipping ads, TiVo has just started experimenting
> 



IMHO computer-based DVR's are the way to go. I use Elgato (on Mac), which BTW 
now supports multiple tuners, though they don't say so. Bang, bang, bang! A 
whole raft of ads skipped through, TS editor, any kind of file output you want 
for Blu-Ray, iPod. Plus PIP, free web program guide, etc,. Usually goes for 
$100 and change per (ATSC plus NTSC in the US) tuner stick.

It's pretty easy to set up a Mac Mini as a dedicated TV hub, add some tuners, 
a monster HD, a TV panel with DVI input, etc. and you're good to go. Comes 
with Front Row and remote. I just do OTA with a silver sensor, but it'll do QAM 
input as well.



Tim Sassoon
SFD vfx & creative post
Santa Monica, CA






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