Hdd Dvr Record
Do you know a TV recording device that has a TV channel guide?
I need a recommendation for a DVR, DVD recorder, PVR, or whatever...It just needs a program guide showing tv listings. I do not want a Tivo or cable company's DVR. A built in HDD and digital tv tuner would be a plus.
Please give a model recommendation. Thank you.
A TiVo is your best bet really. They provide the best guide a, bar none, and are almost guaranteed to provide it, since it comes over the Internet.
A PC based DVR is your second best bet, or third after a provider DVR. Most PC DVR solutions get their guide from the Intenret, and are comparable to TiVo. It is just the cost of a PC, and cost to run it, will be comparable to the cost of a Tivo, counting its service fees.
Second last would be a DVR which uses the TVGOS from Rovi. They rely on a data stream provided through a few broadcasters. Although there is a strong likelyhood you will have a TVGOS station, it isn't guaranteed. The Channel Master DTV-PAL (antenna only) uses TVGOS, as do some DVD recorders.
Last would be a DVR which uses PSIP guide, which many TV stations broadcast, but IME is only partally trustworthy.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 Q-See QT426-625-5 16 Ch. H.264 DVR 16 CAMERAS, REAL TIME D1 RECORD, 500GB HDD US $1,899.99 
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