I want to buy some type of DVR to carry around while vacationing and camping. I may need to use it with Satellite or cable. Is there such a beast? With a simple VCR like connection between whatever may be converting the signal for the TV and the TV itself? I can't seem to find one that's not either proprietary (DirecTV) or has a fixed fee per month (I may use this machine only 2-3 weeks per year). Maybe I should just buy a new VCR if I can find one? Thanks.

See the DVD Recorders forum.

Check out the Neuros OSD at Neuros Audio website

It has composite in and out, records to CF, SD, USB, network etc in 640x480
MPEG4 resolution.

I own 4 of them

Check out the Neuros OSD at Neuros Audio website

It has composite in and out, records to CF, SD, USB, network etc in 640x480
MPEG4 resolution.

I own 4 of themi read a little bit on it but can you answer some questions for me? first off i have a laptop with windows xp, h20 direct tv and sxrd 60 inch sony #1 what do i need to record from the sat box or can i. #2 is it easy to install.# 3 can i play back what i recorded on the tv or pc only. # can you record a whole football game etc. thx in advance

i read a little bit on it but can you answer some questions for me? first off i have a laptop with windows xp, h20 direct tv and sxrd 60 inch sony #1 what do i need to record from the sat box or can i. #2 is it easy to install.# 3 can i play back what i recorded on the tv or pc only. # can you record a whole football game etc. thx in advance

I was looking at this to and was wondering about the directv recording looking for something to record. have the directv h20 also

You might look at Archos. Some of their products have S-Video and / or composite video in/out, some with wifi support, etc. http://www.archos.com/products/gen_5/index.html?country=global&lang=en

If you can find one, Pioneer had a very useful machine with a Tivo DVR and a DVD recorder in the same chassis.

Look for a used one in great shape from a private party or a repuatable B&M, preferably with the lifetime subscription on the Tivo.

Is the Neuro OSD work like DVR, can be programmed, scheduled to record any channel that I want?

Is the Neuro OSD work like DVR, can be programmed, scheduled to record any channel that I want?

The OSD will allow you to record from any standard video source with RCA or S-video output (DVD player, VCR, cable box, DVR, ...). It has an IR blaster to change channels on the video source for scheduled recordings. Since it does not have a Tuner or an EPG, it is not a DVR, but it is a good option if you want to record content in the MP4 format on an external HDD or a networked drive. (Disclaimer: I work for Neuros)

If you can find one, Pioneer had a very useful machine with a Tivo DVR and a DVD recorder in the same chassis.

Look for a used one in great shape from a private party or a repuatable B&M, preferably with the lifetime subscription on the Tivo.Toshiba also had a couple of those that also gave you free, basic TiVo service with them.

I think the Pio's might've had that, too. At least the more expensive Elite.

Humax made them, too, but I don't think they had the free service.

But if you're vacationing or camping you'd better have a phone line or internet connection handy to use one.