[mythtv-users] Chicagoland services - Comcast, WoW, DirectTV, Dish...

[Kevin Kuphal]

Andrew Close wrote:
> hey all,
>
> i've decided to make the jump from over-the-air SD to (arguably)
> better quality (possibly HD) service.  from what i understand i have
> the choice of the four services listed in the subject.  i know there
> are pros/cons to cable vs satellite, but i haven't really seen them
> quantified.  i didn't see anything on the wiki regarding services and
> what you can('t) do with them.
> DirectTV looks appealing because it's fairly cheap and they'll be
> adding 100+ HD channels this fall; but that doesn't do me much good if
> i can't record them...
> can anyone point me to some unbiased reviews regarding satellite vs
> cable?  or can you share your experiences?
> i do plan on being HD capable in the next couple months, i'm
> researching displays now.  my current hardware limits me to SD (AMD
> XP1500+, PVR-250, PVR-500) but i'm looking at adding more power and an
> HD capture device (or two).
> any suggestions or do's & don'ts regarding services and the hardware needed?
>   
I'm in Chicagoland (Go Cubs!) and I'm on Comcast.  I get QAM delivery of 
broadcast HD (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, WGN/CW, WPWR (SD in HD), etc) but do 
not get any "premium" HD (Discovery) and I am on their $15/mo. plan.  I 
think that is a pretty good offering. 

I don't know if they run firewire any different off their boxes.

As for satellite, forget it for HD.  You'll be recording anything off 
the dish using an analog card (PVR style).

Kevin