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http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/03/23/cablevision-loses-networked-dvr-case/

In that sense why wouldn't the cable company just record all shows and let you watch them whenever. Maybe keep like a one week history that you can access like VOD, seperated by channels. If they lock the fast forward button when viewing this content Big Hollywood might just go for it.
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Of particular note is #5, and some might be interested in 4, 6, and 7.]]>Oct 22nd 2008 4:23PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/10/22/engadget-hd-podcast-107-10-22-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/10/22/engadget-hd-podcast-107-10-22-2008/
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Actually I think Vudu would benefit from such a partnership more than Apple. ]]>Oct 24th 2008 12:14AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/10/22/engadget-hd-podcast-107-10-22-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/10/22/engadget-hd-podcast-107-10-22-2008/HD-DVD (with approx 60 movies), Sony PS3, 56in Panny DLP TV, with a Pent 4, custom built PC. The pc has all top specs with the exception of the capture card, which is a Happauge PVR 250 I think (bought 3 years ago). Now my HTPC is connected to my home server via wired intranet. The home server currently serves 3 other media pcs in the house. It has become the repository for all media access. Having files backed up is easy, same with recorded shows, movies, music, pics, etc... All of this was fine for the last year but the only thing I seem to have a problem with is recording HD or the lack of. All run XP MCE

I have comcast & 1 box. I want the HTPC (above which is currently in the living room) to do the recording. The line comes out of the wall and is split. One to the box>TV the other direct to the PC. I record all the basic cable shows via MCE. I like media center and everyone in the house is now used to it so I would rather not change.

What I want to do is add a new tv tuner card that will record the HD channels. Reading all the reviews, suggestions, etc, I must say I am a bit confused at what to look at. I just want to buy a card that I can capture HD stations via the coaxial input. Is this possible? Secondly, what ccards out there can do this? I have looked at the Hauppauge PVR 1600 & PVR 1800 which both state that they will record QAM. Finally I know media center (XP edition) states that it can't or doesn't handle cam. Is this correct?

I appreciate any assistance.

Finally, I love the HTPC concept as it does more than just about any other box out there. I put together my bedroom pcs for about $400 (Shuttle) just so tv shows & movies can be accessed along with web surfing, if needed. I think for the money, it can't be beat and blows away these purpose built boxes. I can almost deal with it however most don't live up to the hype or are only good for one thing.

keith]]>Oct 28th 2008 10:09AM