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<blockquote data-quote="kaidomac" data-source="post: 267667" data-attributes="member: 15110"><p>Yeah, I'd definately recommend getting a DVR from your local cable company since you only have to pay the monthly bill, which is usually cheaper than TiVo. As far as the computer for storing DVDs go, there's always RAID =) Also, I use a computer as my file server and use it for a variety of other things, including network backup for my computers.</p><p></p><p>Most people that I know use their Xbox to play back downloaded shows from torrents and whatnot. From a purely financial standpoint, it's not really worth investing in all that equipment unless you're ripping DVDs from Blockbuster or Netflix or downloading movies illegally online. Even then, you're getting a reduced-quality show and none of the extras on the DVDs. That's probably why it doesn't make sense to you. Also, if you don't watch a lot of TV or movies, then it's not really worth it. I setup my home theater like that just because I like fun, geeky projects, plus it's cheaper than an Apple iTV ($150 vs. $300) and does more. I'm not really into torrents or anything like that, but it's neat to have an all-in-one machine that talks to my computers.</p><p></p><p>As far as the kid situation goes, don't you ever have young nieces/nephews over? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaidomac, post: 267667, member: 15110"] Yeah, I'd definately recommend getting a DVR from your local cable company since you only have to pay the monthly bill, which is usually cheaper than TiVo. As far as the computer for storing DVDs go, there's always RAID =) Also, I use a computer as my file server and use it for a variety of other things, including network backup for my computers. Most people that I know use their Xbox to play back downloaded shows from torrents and whatnot. From a purely financial standpoint, it's not really worth investing in all that equipment unless you're ripping DVDs from Blockbuster or Netflix or downloading movies illegally online. Even then, you're getting a reduced-quality show and none of the extras on the DVDs. That's probably why it doesn't make sense to you. Also, if you don't watch a lot of TV or movies, then it's not really worth it. I setup my home theater like that just because I like fun, geeky projects, plus it's cheaper than an Apple iTV ($150 vs. $300) and does more. I'm not really into torrents or anything like that, but it's neat to have an all-in-one machine that talks to my computers. As far as the kid situation goes, don't you ever have young nieces/nephews over? :) [/QUOTE]
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