Is there some kind of card I can buy so I can download saved programs from my DVR to my laptop??
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I've been wondering the same thing and came across this cool device called a 'Slingbox' that would allow you to watch your TiVo, Cable, DVR (and tv, dvds, etc) across the internet on any computer.\n\nhttp://www.slingmedia.com
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I just bought a video capture card for $20, it came with the programs I need, I have already created a DVD from .avi files.It runs in my DVD player. It also includes a program, to allow it to run in any DVD drive on my computer.
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you can get a USB PCMCIA card that slides right in. (the slit on the side of your computer) Usualy under $50.
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You can use what Kyle said or if you have a DV camcorder you can connect through an  IEEE1394 firewire port. If your laptop does not have one you can buy the card at any computer store.
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If you want to record and watch TV on your PC then there is only one name that comes to mind, Hauppauge.\n\nI use the Win TV PVR USB2 where I have connected the VCR and convert all my old videos to digital.\n\nHave Fun!!!\n\nBattery Wizard
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I am going to take a shot in the dark here and say the internet....\nhttp://www.rdrop.com/users/cary/html/pc_card_faq.html
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I use Nero Express.  You can get it at Directron.com for $2.99 plus shipping.
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You'll need a TV Tuner PCI card. If you do that you may as well get a card that is a Video capture, FM, TV, PVR, expansion card. Look at:\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/index.asp\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/
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use a video capture card in your PC to link it up.
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i think your looking for a tv tuner card. it will capture as well. PCI card are cheap. about $50US. try new egg, tiger direct, or pricewatch.com
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BusyGirl, there are lots of ways to do this!  I use Replay A/V from http://www.applian.com/replay-av/index.php . It downloads up to 10 streams at once, does video, saves in the original format (e.g. Real Audio or Windows Media) or converts to mp3 or AAC for my iPod.  It really rocks and lets me listen or watch when I want.  But yer hard disk is gonna fill up fast, girl. Oh, it's $50 but there is a demo that will record up to 15 minutes.  Try it and in 5 minutes you'll be whipping out your credit card 'cuz it is so k3wl!\n\nAre there other choices?  Oh yeah, just go to http://all-streaming-media.com/record-audio-stream/ and read all about how to do it with Linux, Mac, even, uh, what was that other operating system, uh, it's becoming really unpopular because it is so slow, has security problems, but a few people still use it, uh, I think its name begins with a W....\n\nI hope this helps you to keep even busier BusyGirl.  Don't forget to stop and take a breath now and then in your busy life!  :)
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Media can be saved in several formats, WMV,MPEG, DVR-MS to mention a few. Its very likely that your system has used one of the aforementioned formats. Windows Media Video file format(WMV) Movie File format(MPEG) or more than likely in your case Microsoft Recorded TV Shows format(dvr_ms). \n   The best recommendation I can make as far as software, to use for burning purposes from experience, is Nero6OEM or Nero7OEM.   This software will burn cd's dvd's in any format, but thats not  all, it comes with a complete set of templates for designing and printing your own cd/dvd labels and case jackets using your own images/photo's etc. Software for authoring/editing and burning your home dvd's or movies to dvd are also included. But the most useful tool I've found in this software is the ability to burn a complete back up of my Operating System to DVD. Nero7 would be the best choice as it offers PC and TV media management, quite possibly what you're looking for, sheduled recordings that can be burned directly to dvd.\n  You can download a free trial at " nero.com"..  \n     \n If your're really serious about recording TV content to your Hard Drive/PC, Beyond TV 4 by Snapstream Media is the only way to go. \n Shedule recordings that will automatically exclude adds and other space wasting crap. This software is VERY user friendly. So the old set and forget aspect of scheduled recordings holds true here. The software can be set to automatically omit ads/commercials and any other space wasting info. The quality and format of your recordings can be changed and adjusted easily. Oh and this software supports and records HDTV content. You will however need an HDTV tuner card installed in your PC to receive and and record HDTV content. Because the Software supports multiple tv tuner cards and can record from any of them simultaneously its really a win win situation. Check the ati link below for a reliable HDTV tuner card.
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Yes.  You will need a tv tuner card or some sort of video and audio inputs on the pc.  You will then have to capture the video and audio.  A lengthy process.  Comcast locks down the DVR so you can not take the media any easy way.
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yes you can...what you need is a video card with "video in" or a tv-capture card.\n\nhere is a site that offers them and tutorials on how to do it\n\nhttp://www.videoguys.com/vidcap.htm
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you cant...you need video and audio rca inputs on your laptop to do this plus recording software. try this link\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1456601&CatId=1428\n\nit comes with software too!
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you can get the program called VNC http://www.realvnc.com/
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ya check www.download.com for the kind of software u need