Download Revision3 Videos Automatically?

[cockyracingguy]

I'm sure there was an episode where this was discussed and I can't find it.

I know there is an RSS feed where I can find the links to direct download the episodes. What I'd like is a way that said subscribed videos automatically download to my computer when they are released.

I have an ASUS O!Play and prefer to watch Tekzilla and Destructoid on my HDTV, but I have to actually get up and walk over to my computer to download these files like some cave man. I want that done for me! I'm sure this was shown on a TZ daily episode, but none of my searches have found it.

Yes I'm aware that there are a dozen settop boxes that have revision3 built into them, but I'm not willing to upgrade as few of these are any better at streaming my existing media than what I've got and all those really cool online services like Pandora, Hulu etc, etc. don't work in Canada.

Thanks!
Cocky

[tokenuser]

Nope. Not possible.
Can't be done.



Easiest method ... do you have iTunes?
Second easiest method ... do you have Vuze (I like it because it will not only grab feeds, but act as a media server and torrent client - but it is a resource hog) or some other feed aggregator?

xbmc is setup for R3 and many others.

[dark_shroud]

The Zune software will do what you're looking for. It's also light on resource use. So you shouldn't have to worry about it sucking up CPU cycles like most of the similar programs out there.

[cockyracingguy]

Originally Posted by dark_shroud

The Zune software will do what you're looking for. It's also light on resource use. So you shouldn't have to worry about it sucking up CPU cycles like most of the similar programs out there.

The Zune player will download the content to the HD so that any player can view it? Because that's what I'm trying to achieve.

[cockyracingguy]

Originally Posted by tokenuser

Nope. Not possible.
Can't be done.



Easiest method ... do you have iTunes?
Second easiest method ... do you have Vuze (I like it because it will not only grab feeds, but act as a media server and torrent client - but it is a resource hog) or some other feed aggregator?

I currently us utorrent as my BT client. I've never used VUZE, but a resource hog would be an issue because I'd prefer something that can run in the back ground all the time.

I don't use any RSS feed aggregator or reader because I spend little time sitting in front of my computer any more and would fall behind on content.

I have itunes, but my understanding is that itunes will store the material in a directory of it's choosing, not mine, and that I would still need to tell itunes to download the content on demand. It's the downloading I want to automate.

[tokenuser]

Originally Posted by cockyracingguy

I currently us utorrent as my BT client. I've never used VUZE, but a resource hog would be an issue because I'd prefer something that can run in the back ground all the time.

I don't use any RSS feed aggregator or reader because I spend little time sitting in front of my computer any more and would fall behind on content.

I have itunes, but my understanding is that itunes will store the material in a directory of it's choosing, not mine, and that I would still need to tell itunes to download the content on demand. It's the downloading I want to automate.

1. Vuze is a resource hog, because it is more than just a uTorrent client. It handles feeds and needs to run in the background to do it ...

2. ... those feeds are based on RSS. RSS is more than just reading blogs. They give the ability to automate the download of regularly updated content. The Revision3 feeds are based on RSS. Even Google Reader will understand the Rev3 feed structure and allow you to download.

3. iTunes lets you specify where you want to save files. Preferences | Advanced ... the people who dismiss it as being Apple bloatware really havent explored what its capable of ... and if you also happen to have an iPod/iPhone then using a single application to manage your media is a no brainer.

[topken]

If you have a ps3 or a xbox 360 you can use Tversity rto download and stream the altest episodes to your hdtv without getting off the couch. Its what I use to use before my 360 stopped working for me.

[dark_shroud]

Originally Posted by cockyracingguy

The Zune player will download the content to the HD so that any player can view it? Because that's what I'm trying to achieve.

Yes the Zune software will automatically download the files to your hard drive. Then you can stream/transfer them to your box.

[cockyracingguy]

Well thanks for the suggestions everyone. I looked into Tversity and it seemed a little complicated for my needs to get it working with my PS3. I started to research PS3mediaserver and found a post on this forum that mentioned Miro.

Miro is great! It not only does exactly what I'm looking for (auto downloads feeds of my choosing into a folder of my choosing so I can wath them from the couch with my Asus O!Play), but Miro also downloads and views Youtube videos without actually going to youtube. This is AWSOME for me, because last week I developed a new problem where visiting any youtube page crashes windows XP. Miro is win-win! It also allows youtube searches to be saved as feeds in the side bar.