This is correct. CableCARD tuners will only work when coupled with a Cablelabs licensed OEM system - HP (9400/5100 series) and Dell (420 series) are the lower end of these OEMs in terms of price/features.
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This is correct. CableCARD tuners will only work when coupled with a Cablelabs licensed OEM system - HP (9400/5100 series) and Dell (420 series) are the lower end of these OEMs in terms of price/features.