DIY DVR Checklist
So you’re going to delve into creating your own TiVo! Congratulations. Here’s a checklist of all the parts you will need to have. All of these areas will be addressed in more detail in other articles. Remember, each part of your DVR is your choice so you can splurge in the areas you think are important and cut back in those that aren’t.
Hardware
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A computer
- Sound Card
- Video Card
- Tuner Card
- DVD/CD Player/Burner
- Hard Drive(s)
- Network Card
- USB Hub - with extension cables
Controls
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Remote Control
- Gamepads
Software
- TV Recording Software
- Media Center
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