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Transferring DVRed programs to PC/Mac
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12-22-2011, 10:06 PM
I have a DirecTV DVR (screw Comcst!) and have several programs recorded on the DVR. I would like to transfer these programs to my computer (Mac) so I can than move them to my iPad so I can watch them at the gym while I workout on the elliptical.

I've checked several DTV/DRV/Mac forums but cannot find any information to help. Anyone know how to accomplish this?
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12-23-2011, 02:26 AM
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12-23-2011, 08:40 AM
i bleed green Wrote:
Pete Nice Wrote:*Bunch of cliched Apple sucks pictures*
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:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Don't you have AppleTV?

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12-23-2011, 10:08 AM
It's not putting it on your computer, but would a Slingbox work?

Other then that, I would think one of those VHS to DVD kind of things.
Where you get a "TV in" on your computer. Then play it from the TV on the computer screen and record the video on your computer.
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12-23-2011, 01:52 PM
Thanks for an actually response Chip. I was really hoping for a way to just grab the files and convert them rather than have to transfer them real time.

For the rest of you... I was hoping for some tech help not more Apple hate. :douche:
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12-23-2011, 02:25 PM
JDubb Wrote:Thanks for an actually response Chip. I was really hoping for a way to just grab the files and convert them rather than have to transfer them real time.

For the rest of you... I was hoping for some tech help not more Apple hate. :douche:

Sorry, I had no idea how to help you and :nothingtoadd:
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12-23-2011, 02:30 PM
Does the dvr have USB output for expandable hard drive?

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12-23-2011, 02:44 PM
JDubb Wrote:Thanks for an actually response Chip. I was really hoping for a way to just grab the files and convert them rather than have to transfer them real time.

For the rest of you... I was hoping for some tech help not more Apple hate. :douche:

Haha, oh yeah, I forgot.
Your phone sucks!

I used to have U-Verse, and I looked into it back then.
It turns out that the DVR stores it in it's own video format, that is really hard to find and convert to something useful.
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