macbook as dvr?

[Outkast27]

Is it possible to make use my mbpr as a dvr? So I can cancel paying for my dvr service.

 

[Mrbobb]

Am sure is possible but not practical.

A DVR needs to be its separate box and stationary.

I have heard of using a Mini...

 

[old-wiz]

Elgato makes devices that allow the mac to perform as a dvr. A mini might be a better choice than a macbook.

 

[Langille]

I use an Elgato EyeTV HD (199.00) connected to an old Mac Mini and it works great. For fun, I hooked it up to my new rMBP and encoded some recorded video and it did it in a fraction of the time.

So yes, it's possible, check out Elgato's website to get the hardware you need to connect to your Macbook.

 

[Forerunner]

Is it possible to make use my mbpr as a dvr?

If you had a spare Mini or an old iMac, your idea would make sense. But it's a shame to use your rMBP as a DVR. Even if you could still use the laptop when it's recording, the DVR function would probably be very CPU-intensive.

I would recommend against it.