[mythtv-users] MythTV vs. Windows Media Center

Reynolds, Brian Brian.Reynolds at fiserv.com
Sat Feb 12 22:15:42 UTC 2011


> IMHO, people who want a cheap DVR should go with the
> cable-/satellite-company-provided DVR.  People who want a DVR with a
> good user-interface and a plug-and-play-and-forget system should go
with
> a TiVo.  People who want to be able to tinker a bit should go with
> Windows MCE.  People who are looking for a hobby and a chance to
> learn--and a great DVR, but at a time and money cost greater than most
> other DVR solutions--should consider MythTV.
> 

Mike,

You've done a good job of putting my thoughts into words here.  I do see
the learning opportunity here, and I love to learn new things.  However,
with my current situation, I don't know if I have enough time to mess
with the thing in the long term.  That's actually part of why I'm
leaning toward Win MCE.  I'm sure it will take some time to setup
initially, but once setup... I can just leave it alone and it will work.

I don't think the TiVo offers what I want.  The MCE solution gives me
MOST of what I want.  The Myth solution does too, with some added
complexity.

I'm still open to fact that I don't know a lot about any of them... and
I welcome input from others with experience... especially those who can
give me un-biased opinions... and I can't get un-biased opinions from MS
haters.  However, I will still consider information you present to me,
even if you're one of those haters.

Brian


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