- Nov 2, 2001
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Ok, I need some help since I just cut the cable cord last night.
Kept Comcast internet (25mbps package which was pulling 28 down yesterday) so it's all internet streaming and OTA for me (once the antenna I ordered gets delivered tomorrow).
Right now I have an HTPC along with a PS3 hooked up to my main tv downstairs (not a smart tv).
Upstairs I have one tv in my bedroom which hardly gets used (not a smart tv either). I will move the PS3 up there if it makes sense to use it at a media device.
So what is the best way to record OTA? My wife likes to watch the bachelor. Usually we have something going on when it is on (swimming or skating for my daughter) so recording it and allowing my wife to watch it late in the evening/early morning (when I am not in the same room) is the best option.
I was looking at the HDHomeRun Plus as mentioned in this thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2365159
Only issue I see with that is that I have my router and modem upstairs at my main computer and my OTA tv antenna will be hooked up downstairs.
Plus I would rather not spend $170 if possible. Sure, savings at the end, but the up front will be a difficult sell to the wife (she will ask why we made the change at all then).
I'd also like to have whatever system I get be compatible with my Harmony One if possible.
I'm sure someone here has done the same, so looking for any advice and a push in the right direction.
Appreciate the help.
(oh and I have Win7 on the HTPC and main computer but have never used WMC - any advice there?)
Kept Comcast internet (25mbps package which was pulling 28 down yesterday) so it's all internet streaming and OTA for me (once the antenna I ordered gets delivered tomorrow).
Right now I have an HTPC along with a PS3 hooked up to my main tv downstairs (not a smart tv).
Upstairs I have one tv in my bedroom which hardly gets used (not a smart tv either). I will move the PS3 up there if it makes sense to use it at a media device.
So what is the best way to record OTA? My wife likes to watch the bachelor. Usually we have something going on when it is on (swimming or skating for my daughter) so recording it and allowing my wife to watch it late in the evening/early morning (when I am not in the same room) is the best option.
I was looking at the HDHomeRun Plus as mentioned in this thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2365159
Only issue I see with that is that I have my router and modem upstairs at my main computer and my OTA tv antenna will be hooked up downstairs.
Plus I would rather not spend $170 if possible. Sure, savings at the end, but the up front will be a difficult sell to the wife (she will ask why we made the change at all then).
I'd also like to have whatever system I get be compatible with my Harmony One if possible.
I'm sure someone here has done the same, so looking for any advice and a push in the right direction.
Appreciate the help.
(oh and I have Win7 on the HTPC and main computer but have never used WMC - any advice there?)