[ale] OT: TIVO Units for Sale

[Crawford Rainwater]

There is one out from Pioneer I think it was, runs about $1k off of
Crutchfield.com

--- Crawford

On Mon, 2003-12-29 at 11:00, ale-request at ale.org wrote:
> Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:21:00 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> From: Mike Panetta <ahuitzot at mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: [ale] OT: TIVO Units for Sale
> To: cfowler at outpostsentinel.com, Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> 	<ale at ale.org>
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> There is not a truly easy way to digitally extract video from
> the TiVo units.  This is doubly true if you have a DirecTiVo
> where the video is encrypted on the disk.  There are hacks
> out there that will let you do it, but its not simple.
> 
> If you wait awhile, TiVo is coming out with a DVR that has
> a DVD recorder built in.  I am not sure how much it will cost
> or when exactly it will come out, except I believe its supposed
> to be out before the end of 2004.
> 
> Mike
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Fowler <cfowler at outpostsentinel.com>
> Sent: Dec 29, 2003 8:15 AM
> To: aaron at pd.org, Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
> Subject: Re: [ale] OT: TIVO Units for Sale
> 
> Is there an easy way to extract video from the TiVO so I can burn on
> DVD?  I have a portable player and it would be nice to take shows I want
> to see on an airplane during travel.
> 
> 
> On Sun, 2003-12-28 at 20:58, aaron wrote:
> > In light of the recent media recorder discussions I thought I'd pass this sale 
> > notice for the ever hackable TIVO along to the list. A quick google suggests 
> > that these are pretty good prices.
> > 
> > They're factory refurbs, but I've not had any problems in several refurb 
> > products I've purchased from the seller. Ground shipping will only add ~$13.
> > 
> > ====================================
> > PHILIPS/ TIVO DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
> > Get rid of your VCR and step into the future!   Never miss another sporting 
> > event or TV show!
> > Watch programs without commercials!
> > 80GB/ 80 Hours-$189.99 http://www.surpluscomputers.com/CES10244.html
> > 120GB/ 147 Hours $239.99 http://www.surpluscomputers.com/CES10278.html
> > ====================================
> > 
> > peace
> > aaron