Alright so I have basic cable, like basic basic no digital or anything and have to find out whats on by using the tv guide channel, and I was reading on craigslist that about this dvr and was wondering if I would be able to use this with my basic crappy crap cable.

As long as you buy the DVR box yeah, it doesn't matter what service you have. I have DVR but no special channels like HBO or Showtime. You are going to have to pay for the DVR box though.

^?? like what do you mean buy like monthly service? or are you talking about just actually buying it in the first place?

you should get a dodgy cable box instead.

I have Time Warner Cable(which used to be Adelphia Cable)and we have basic cable in the house and 3 DVR boxes. My DVR is the only one in the house programmed to record any shows. I pay around $90/a year for the DVR Service and about $45 monthly for cable. The service also provides you with a guide that shows you whats on, whats coming on next and whats coming on tomorrow or even 2 weeks from now. Its a great service and is so much better than Tivo.

^ whats the model of the dvr?

^?? like what do you mean buy like monthly service? or are you talking about just actually buying it in the first place?

So are you saying you have illegal cable? But yeah I was talking about the basic paid service (we do have HD channels too, but the DVR worked before that too).

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no I mean I did take it from my neighbor but her cable is not stolen.

With a dvr box all I have to do is plug the cable into the dvr and wall-a instant dvr?

just get stolen cable. its easier and its almost free.