HDD recorders

[ghosthunter]

mainly just to record cooking shows B)

re HTPCs...mahal kasi ng casing na ganyan. i think the total cost of setting it up is about the same as true DVD+HDD recorders.

There are actually a lot of slim type casings out there that go for under 2k -- 500w PSU included. Kaso they're still a bit bulky compared to a true DVD+HDD recorder.

If you have an existing PC, why not just install either a TV tuner card or a USB TV tuner device and use it's software to record your shows?