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Got Plans for That Tax Return Yet?

Community Announcements

Now that Tax Day has come and gone, what are you planning to do with all of that mad loot you'll be getting back from the IRS? Been considering an upgrade to your DVR? Don't have one already, and looking for options to get started? If you're not sure how to spend that cash burning a hole in your pocket, we've got some suggestions for you! Throughout the month of April, we'll be focusing on the basics in home media entertainment. From the best of what's available in stand-alone entertainment, to piecing together your own homebrewed DVR, our latest series of articles will help you decide which choice is right for you. Watch for great advice, and learn how to pick the perfect components for your system. Even better: stay tuned for more great stuff coming from the Playground in May, as we take the pieces from April's puzzle, and fit them into little boxes of entertainment joy.

Need Info on VideoReDo? We've got you covered!

Community Announcements — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:30:29 GMT

Got lots of TiVo'd or otherwise recorded TV and too many commercials to go with it? The answer is here... VideoReDo is the latest addition to any serious TVaphile's collection of tools to make TV the way you always wanted it to be. Check out an in-depth overview , or jump right into cutting commercials . Works with TiVoToGo or your hacked Series 1 . Or drop by the forums to chat and share your experiences with the community. If you don't already own a copy of VideoReDo, download the trial version , or dive in and purchase it for only US$49.99.

Become famous... write for DVR Playground!

Community Announcements — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:32:36 GMT

Become famous! Have you name up in lights on DVR Playground! The DVR Playground team needs your help expanding the community with new knowledge-based or opinion-based articles. We want DVR Playground to be the first place people think of for anything DVR-related (not just TiVo hacking but other integrated and homebrew DVR information as well). So, if you feel you can help contribute, please submit an article or contact us with an idea.

Help us with a Survey

Community Announcements — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:05:56 GMT

HELP US WITH A SURVEY! We need your help to make DVR Playground better. Please fill out our short survey by the end of January and for your time we'll put your name in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from Amazon . That's right, 30 seconds of your time to help improve DVR Playground and possibly win a $50 gift certificate! By the way, Toddpop won a Seagate DB35 250GB drive for his entry in the forums about his gear. Hopefully this drive will help him really get into the hacked TiVo community! Watch this space for announcements of additional giveaways. Finally, the DVR Playground team needs your help expanding the community with new knowledge-based or opinion-based articles. We want DVR Playground to be the first place people think of for anything DVR-related (not just TiVo hacking but other integrated and homebrew DVR information as well). So, if you feel you can help contribute, please submit an article or contact us with an idea.

Win a Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2

Community Announcements — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:52:21 GMT

Win a Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2 at DVR Playground! DVR Playground and Neuros have joined together because we want to know what your favorite DVR accessory is. To reward participants, Neuros has contributed a Neuros MPEG4 Recorder 2 . This simple to use gadget easily allows you to transfer video to your mobile video viewer. To be eligible you need to be a US resident and simply need to leave us a comment letting us know what your favorite DVR accessory is in the discussion area of the " Best DVR Accessories " article. On November 20th, we will randomly select a comment and the poster will win the Recorder 2. It's that simple! So, if you are not already a member, go ahead and join and let us know what your favorite DVR accessory is!

Welcome DVR Playground's New Editor

Community Announcements — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:16:26 GMT

Welcome DVR Playground's New Editor "Chief Gizmateer" from Gizmos for Geeks have come on board as the editor for the DVR Playground community site. With diverse knowledge in and passion for gadgets and electronics as well as love of all things DIY, Doug Felteau (Chief Gizmateer) has been brought in to expand and grow the community. Please welcome Doug to the community. If you are not already a member, go ahead and join as we grow into the largest online community for all things DVR!