So, I've been talking about getting a Tivo now for a couple months. I've off-and-on done some research to look into it, especially concerning how it gets along with digital cable, specifically Adelphia. A quick google search shows a few things, mostly message boards.

There are a couple alternatives that I want to look at. I read about Scientific Atlanta's DVR and am really interested into looking deeper into that. Also, just getting a decent computer with a television tuner, possibly Microsoft's Media Center, and just using that. Personally, I like the last option the best, as I could then have a little more control over it, perhaps even turning it into the heart of a full-blown entertainment center. I've done some one-off shots at transmitting computer to the television using X10's Lola, which I got cheap after sending in my “Real Life Use For X10” story and getting a gift certificate. I like Lola, although I haven't used it too much lately. It definitely was cool to watch on my television the Animatrix episodes I downloaded.

In any case, I'm still doing research into it, and I'd love to hear people's ideas. I'm guessing that January or February will see me finally enjoying the benefits of recorded television. I love watching television, but I'm sick and tired of making sure that I'm home to watch the shows I like. Plus, there are many thing I'd love to watch, but I just can't bring myself to stay at home on Friday night just to see Stargate SG-1 (one of my favorite shows).