[Discuss] FIOS, HD, DVR, and Mac Mini

[jarod at wilsonet.com (Jarod Wilson)]

On Oct 12, 2011, at 6:54 AM, Scott Ehrlich wrote:

> Hello to all:
> 
> I'm closing in on one year of FIOS service which comes with a
> complimentary year of DVR service.   Unless I can get Verizon to come
> up with another way to save the $12 or so a month on the DVR, or get
> them to give me another free year of DVR service, I'd like to learn
> what others have done to convert their machines (Mac Mini for me) into
> a DVR on FIOS.
> 
> How controllable are the FIOS boxes?   I know I could always get an
> old VCR, keep the FIOS channel where it is, and record to tape.  But,
> that somewhat limits shows on a tape, and the need to baby sit the
> channels.   I think homemade DVR with a computer is more flexible.
> 
> I'm happy to hear what others have done.
> 
> What apps are available for MacOS (Snow Leopard)?

http://www.hdpvrcapture.com/cms/
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/software/EyeTV3/product1.en.html
http://www.mythtv.org/

--jarod