Comments on: Converting a Tivo Series 1 into a Windows Media Center http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html The Podcast for the Home Server Enthusiast. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:16:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tdj http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-2916 tdj Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:23:28 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-2916 thats cheating.. come on.. use the firmware. thats cheating.. come on.. use the firmware.

]]> By: jvk http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-1925 jvk Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:46:05 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-1925 That build is really cool! If you could load windows 7 embedded on it and set it up with just the media center components of the software, you might have a viable product on your hands if you can keep the COGS (cost of good sold) down. Very cool! I think I'll look for an old TIVO for my own project, thanks for sharing! That build is really cool! If you could load windows 7 embedded on it and set it up with just the media center components of the software, you might have a viable product on your hands if you can keep the COGS (cost of good sold) down.

Very cool! I think I'll look for an old TIVO for my own project, thanks for sharing!

]]> By: texas-saluki http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-1107 texas-saluki Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:07:12 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-1107 have you tried to put in a BD drive? This seems like a nice setup if it had BD and then my movies have you tried to put in a BD drive? This seems like a nice setup if it had BD and then my movies

]]> By: eobie http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-1075 eobie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:16:01 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-1075 can we get a front view of the dvd drive install? can we get a front view of the dvd drive install?

]]> By: The Home Server Show 63 : Home Server Show http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-1013 The Home Server Show 63 : Home Server Show Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:18:06 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-1013 [...] Dave’s Zotac Ion based HTPC built into a Series 1 Tivo box [...] [...] Dave’s Zotac Ion based HTPC built into a Series 1 Tivo box [...]

]]> By: Southern Wisconsin Windows 7 Launch Party #win7meetup : Home Server Show http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-978 Southern Wisconsin Windows 7 Launch Party #win7meetup : Home Server Show Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:03:55 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-978 [...] Center.  I’ve taken over my basement bar in order to configure some of the equipment.  Even the TivoCenter mod is going to get some [...] [...] Center.  I’ve taken over my basement bar in order to configure some of the equipment.  Even the TivoCenter mod is going to get some [...]

]]> By: thomspengler http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-974 thomspengler Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:15:25 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-974 This is a compelling story. Now I know how a moth feels, just before flying into the flame. I like it, in particular: 1. WAF "spousal acceptance issue" 2. reuse of expensive trash (Goodwill probably has suitable box for $3) 3. mounting for 2 cheap/large 3.5" HDD's 4. a burglar would never touch this "old" thing 5. the "Bob the Builder" challenge & feeling of accomplishment 6. safe place to store movies the kids watch 15 times each (or wife's exercise videos) 7. access to NetFlix/Hulu/etc A couple of questions: - could someone let us know where to get a cheap 8" extension cord for the wireless "N" antenna cable? - where are you getting power for the HDD? BTW, Great article, good luck selling the TiVO board #B^) This is a compelling story. Now I know how a moth feels, just before flying into the flame. I like it, in particular:

1. WAF "spousal acceptance issue"

2. reuse of expensive trash (Goodwill probably has suitable box for $3)

3. mounting for 2 cheap/large 3.5" HDD's

4. a burglar would never touch this "old" thing

5. the "Bob the Builder" challenge & feeling of accomplishment

6. safe place to store movies the kids watch 15 times each

(or wife's exercise videos)

7. access to NetFlix/Hulu/etc

A couple of questions:

- could someone let us know where to get a cheap 8" extension cord for the wireless "N" antenna cable?

- where are you getting power for the HDD?

BTW, Great article, good luck selling the TiVO board #B^)

]]> By: Homeserver http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-973 Homeserver Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:34:33 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-973 I still have the hard drive and boards to this Tivo Series 1 if anyone wants to name a price! $10, $5 ? I bought the Tivo when it first came out. I compared it to ReplayTV for the longest time and finally went with Tivo. It worked well for me. I probably would have sold it by now if it had a lifetime subscription but I paid monthly. I still have the hard drive and boards to this Tivo Series 1 if anyone wants to name a price! $10, $5 ?

I bought the Tivo when it first came out. I compared it to ReplayTV for the longest time and finally went with Tivo. It worked well for me. I probably would have sold it by now if it had a lifetime subscription but I paid monthly.

]]> By: CablDeViL http://homeservershow.com/converting-a-tivo-series-1-into-a-windows-media-center.html#comment-972 CablDeViL Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:15:53 +0000 http://homeservershow.com/?p=2173#comment-972 Boy I sure wished I didn't toss out my series2 =( Boy I sure wished I didn't toss out my series2 =(

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