I currently have a couple of Panasonic DVD recorders with HDD for recording TV programs and making DVD's. I can edit commercials out and burn to DVD-R's.
I am very new to all of this(HTPC) so I don't know what I would need to build a similar setup(for recording TV from Sat/Cable and editing programs and burning DVD's using n HTPC.
I assume I'd need a computer(i.e. - Mac Mini or a PC), external hard drive(s) for storage, and a DVD burner.
What software is needed(to make it user friendly)?
How would I connect the Sat/Cable box to the computer?
BTW I have Verizon Fios. I don't yet have a High Definition TV but plan to soon.
I'd like to use the HTPC's hard drive for storage but also have the ability to burn DVD's and possibly Blu Ray Discs.
I am very new to all of this(HTPC) so I don't know what I would need to build a similar setup(for recording TV from Sat/Cable and editing programs and burning DVD's using n HTPC.
I assume I'd need a computer(i.e. - Mac Mini or a PC), external hard drive(s) for storage, and a DVD burner.
What software is needed(to make it user friendly)?
How would I connect the Sat/Cable box to the computer?
BTW I have Verizon Fios. I don't yet have a High Definition TV but plan to soon.
I'd like to use the HTPC's hard drive for storage but also have the ability to burn DVD's and possibly Blu Ray Discs.