http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/digitalvideorcorder Questions tagged with 'digitalvideorcorder' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:41:23 -0800 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:41:23 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/110868/XBMC%2DXbox360%2DVista%2DHelp%2Dme%2Dbuild%2Da%2DDVR Help make my own DVR. I have basic cable, an Xbox with XBMC, and an Xbox 360 in the living room, and a Windows Vista desktop machine in the bedroom. I want to be able to record shows on a schedule and watch in the living room. What's the best way to do it? More about my setup:<br> <br> I have basic cable straight from the wall outlet and don't use any type of cable box. There is a cable outlet in the living room and in the bedroom.<br> <br> The Xbox has the latest version of Xbox Media Center, while the 360 is stock. Both are on my wireless G network.<br> <br> The Vista machine does not have any type of tuner card, although I am open to installing one if needed (if so, a recommendation would be great).<br> <br> I want to be able schedule recordings either via the TV or computer (doesn't matter), and ultimately be able to watch any recording on demand via the living room TV.<br> <br> I'm guessing I could achieve this with the 360 and Windows Media Center on the PC, but are there any other solutions available using the hardware I have at hand? Or is that the way to go? Any suggestions appreciated. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.110868 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:41:23 -0800 digitalvideorcorder DVR windowsmedia xbmc xbox xbox360 iamisaid