I just built an HTPC for about $350 (Linux OS). That's not too much more than a stand alone DVR, which BTW is probably closer to $300 than $200. Granted, I did reuse a TV tuner that I already had. Many tuner cards will work with DirecTV by using an IR blaster to control to DTV box.
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I just built an HTPC for about $350 (Linux OS). That's not too much more than a stand alone DVR, which BTW is probably closer to $300 than $200. Granted, I did reuse a TV tuner that I already had. Many tuner cards will work with DirecTV by using an IR blaster to control to DTV box.