[mythtv-users] HDPVR for $169 at buy.com

[jedi]

On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 02:21:26PM -0400, Eric Sharkey wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Patrick Davila
> <pdavila at thelinuxlink.net> wrote:
> >Only option to record encrypted cable channels.
> 
> Other than firewire, that is.

    ...assuming you're lucky enough for that to be supported with
your particular cable provider. It's much like being able to tune
into cable channels with an HDHomeRun.

    An HD-PVR pretty much works completely without your cable provider's 
help or consent. (at least for now)