Comcast, TiVO, MythTV, and cable cards

[Doug]

Hello:

I was thinking a bit about digital recording options over a 5 year
period.  Comcast has the DVR box in the house under the TV.  It will
cost $14/month, or $840 over 5 years.

If I get a TiVO, their middle of the line box is $300, with about $500
in yearly fees over 5 years, so $800 again.

I certainly have enough computers hanging around the house, and bought
a hauppauge card.  Do I need to get a comcast cable card, or can I
just hook it up?  I recall seeing on slashdot that the free video list
guide is going away, and a new $10 service is taking its place.  That
would make MythTV go for $600 over five years.  Cheapskates must be
working hard to avoid this cost.

doug

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