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CBoldman · Aug 1, 2009, 12:49 PM

Hi everyone,

With football season approaching, it would really help me manage my time easier if I could record tv shows in order to watch them later.

I currently have a basic cable package and Comcast wants $50 a month to rent me a dvr with their digital package.

Is there a cheap and easy way to record tv on my MacBook Pro? I don't mind doing the work to get it dialed in, I just can't spend $50 a month on television.

Thank you,

TETENAL · Aug 1, 2009, 01:02 PM

Elgato - North America

EndlessMac · Aug 1, 2009, 02:30 PM

I've also heard good things about Elgato. For your needs recording to your computer is the way to go because it seems like all the DVR recorders require a subscription service like Tivo or rental charges like your Comcast service.

You can also buy a DVD recorder which is now the VHS recorder for the digital age but I would still prefer a DVR without a subscription service. The Elgato is probably the next best thing though.