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Again, another not super cheap option is Tablo[0]. It's different than most since it doesn't actually have an HDMI plug, but rather it's basically just a back-

by dtparr 11y ago

Again, another not super cheap option is Tablo[0]. It's different than most since it doesn't actually have an HDMI plug, but rather it's basically just a back-end box than records off an antenna and then can play back on its app on most of the standard devices, Roku, Chromecast, Apple/Android/Fire TV as well as Android/iOS mobile devices and desktops via Chrome. You'll likely want a subscription at $5/mo or $150/life, but you can do basic live recordings/pausing and such without it [1]. [0] - http://www.amazon.com/Tablo-HDTV-Antennas-2-Tuner-Wi-Fi/dp/B00MXUDD0O?tag=duckduckgo-d-20 http://www.amazon.com/Tablo-HDTV-Antennas-2-Tuner-Wi-Fi/dp/B... [1] - https://www.tablotv.com/tablo-products/tablo-guide-data-subscription/ https://www.tablotv.com/tablo-products/tablo-guide-data-subs...

jessaustin 11y ago
It's kind of amazing to me that they can get $200 for that. Since it doesn't have video out it's positioned as a "network device", which is perfectly valid since we already have roku and chromecast. Except, it can't use NAS? I'm thinking there must be a cheaper option for getting OTA into e.g. Plex. [EDIT:] Also there must be some EPG service for cheaper than $5/mo?
- dtparr 11y ago
  Yeah, I'd like NAS support as well. I think their thinking is that the variability introduced by the network speed (especially since they advertise it with wifi), might cause unexpected failures that they won't see with a usb drive. They seem to be riding the line between a "just works" appliance and something more configurable. I'm surprised, frankly, that there's not an option to just get the HDD bundled with it and call it a day, in order to guarantee the user is using a known-good HDD. If you already have a home server, this is probably not as good of an option as you could just add some software and a dual tuner for $75-100. The EPG thing is more of a hassle once WMC gets deprecated. For mythtv and some others, you can do schedules direct for $25/yr. There are some free setups I've seen using scripts and such, but they mostly seem to be held together with twine and bailing wire and seem likely to break if a 3rd party decides to crack down. For someone who's looking for a whole-house DVR though without running a bigger media setup though, it seems reasonable. If you find a good appliance that'll get stuff onto a NAS on the cheap using reliable EPG, I'd love to see it.

by dtparr 11y ago

jessaustin 11y ago

It's kind of amazing to me that they can get $200 for that. Since it doesn't have video out it's positioned as a "network device", which is perfectly valid since we already have roku and chromecast. Except, it can't use NAS? I'm thinking there must be a cheaper option for getting OTA into e.g. Plex. [EDIT:] Also there must be some EPG service for cheaper than $5/mo?

dtparr 11y ago
Yeah, I'd like NAS support as well. I think their thinking is that the variability introduced by the network speed (especially since they advertise it with wifi), might cause unexpected failures that they won't see with a usb drive. They seem to be riding the line between a "just works" appliance and something more configurable. I'm surprised, frankly, that there's not an option to just get the HDD bundled with it and call it a day, in order to guarantee the user is using a known-good HDD. If you already have a home server, this is probably not as good of an option as you could just add some software and a dual tuner for $75-100. The EPG thing is more of a hassle once WMC gets deprecated. For mythtv and some others, you can do schedules direct for $25/yr. There are some free setups I've seen using scripts and such, but they mostly seem to be held together with twine and bailing wire and seem likely to break if a 3rd party decides to crack down. For someone who's looking for a whole-house DVR though without running a bigger media setup though, it seems reasonable. If you find a good appliance that'll get stuff onto a NAS on the cheap using reliable EPG, I'd love to see it.