Page Text: February 20, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Todd,
Tech 411 is the bomb! I’ve turned all my friend onto your podcast with out little buddy Oscar. (I’m a serious listener of TMOS and wish you guys the best). CAN I impose enough to ask a geeky question? If not just say the word and I will start researching the old fashion way…….just thought I would ask. THANKS!
MitchfromVA
Question about high-speed internet, Cox Cable, and turning an old PC into a DVR
What are you trying to do?? Capture Aussie Rules Football matches for later playback rather than wake up at 1:17 AM to watch a live event in Melbourne time.
Incoming Sources: My high-speed internet bundle which gives me ESPN3 and AFL.LiveSportTV.au. Second is my Cox Cable TV subscription which gives me MhzNetworks which broadcast matches on their “world channel”.
Question #1: Is there a difference between the signal coming in from high-speed internet and the signal coming in from a co-axial TV (HD Digital signal NOT analog signal) cable?
Question #2: If so, is there a video card made that accepts two (2) inputs? Ethernet/wireless AND TV co-axial cable?
Question #3: If so, is there a software program that tells the PC converted into a DVR, if you receive Ethernet/Wireless input record using this app. If you receive CATV input record using this app? Am I over thinking it??
Question #4: Is it worthwhile to get a video card with an “HDMI out” to plug into the 42” TV that would be above this magical DVR/PC. Am I over engineering it?? This PC’s ONLY function would be as a DVR. No OS, no spreadsheets, no nothing. Storage of recorded programs only.
Question #5: What is the best software/application/approach to turn an old PC into a functioning DVR?
I’m good for a $50 Paypal to you or a gift certificate to the restaurant/bar of your choice….trust me I UNDERSTAND that time is money!!
Mitch