Minimum/recommended list of components (1 Viewer)

[Dan_B]

So I've been out of the HT arena for a few years...looking to get back into it and I have a question with regards to various sources...


I'd like to do the following:


-- stream Netflix to my TV;


-- play DVD and Blu-Ray, DVD-R, and DVD+R playback is a must; preferably DVD would be up-converted to 1080i (or better?);


-- record DVDs;


-- receive off-air signals, preferably in HD;


-- record programs onto a hard drive/PVR/etc. from off-air;



With that being said, what's the best combo of components or minimum number of 'decent' (read good) components that I need?


I was thinking:


(1) stream device for Netflix;


(2) DVD/Blu-Ray player with upconversion;


(3) some kind of magical PVR with OTA tuner and a DVD-Recorder mechanism? -- does this even exist?


Are there any other options? Maybe combine (1) and (2)?


Thanks!!!

 

[Robert_J]

1 & 2 can be combined. My Samsung Blu-Ray streams Netflix.


3 does not exist. TiVo does allow you to send programs to your PC for burning to DVD. TiVo also records OTA ATSC as well as digital cable in HD.

 

[Dan_B]

Here's a unit that I thought did item 3:


Magnavox H2160MW9 - DVDr / HDDr w/ digital TV tuner


Any thoughts if this might work? It looks ~2-3 years old (still selling as refurbished in some places). Is there a new version of it?


Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Robert_J

1 & 2 can be combined. My Samsung Blu-Ray streams Netflix.


3 does not exist. TiVo does allow you to send programs to your PC for burning to DVD. TiVo also records OTA ATSC as well as digital cable in HD.

 

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[Robert_J]

Originally Posted by Dan_B
-- receive off-air signals, preferably in HD;

The Magnovox doesn't meet this requirement.