can a standalone tivo be hacked like my HDVR2?

[marklyn]

If I were to go back to cable and get a standalone Tivo, could I use some of the same hacks (HMO, networking, etc) like I use on my HDVR2 DirecTivo? What model would be best to use if this is possible?

[Gunnyman]

they are all available on a S2 standalone anyway.
HMO Tivo to go and more.
No real need to hack one

[rbautch]

Except maybe Tivoserver.

[Gunnyman]

tivo go back takes its place

[rbautch]

Can it stream DVD rips or just "tivo shows"?

[Gunnyman]

I think it converts anything to .tivo but I could be wrong.

[JWThiers]

No real need to hack one
Except networking with a DTivo The OP has 3 with much upgraded drives that could be used as servers?

[mrtee42]

Can you transfer files from PC to Tivo (and vic versa) on the standalone - TCD540080?

[MungoJerrie]

Yes, the "540" series standalones come equipped with TivoToGo which you use in connection with TivoDeskTop software on your PC to transfer programs between the units.

[classicsat]

Can it stream DVD rips or just "tivo shows"?

You can play any properly formatted MPEG2.