I'm thinking about canceling my TWC because I only watch 24, Lost, & Heroes (and some football/basketball games). Everything I watch comes on the basic network channels which all broadcast HD over the air. The only problem is that I record all the shows on my DVR and watch them later.

I was thinking of getting TiVo to save cash but still be able to record the shows I want to watch.

* TiVo should work in the new setup right?
* Unless I get the series 3 TiVo, I guess I can't watch recorded shows in HD, right?
* Will there be an issue with 24 & Heroes coming on at the same time?

1/11/2007 11:05:32 AM

build your own

1/11/2007 11:37:31 AM

I run Ubuntu at home

I have an extra machine with new drive, but I think short term getting TiVo will be less expensive and less hassle

1/11/2007 12:02:08 PM

anyone else do anything similar?

1/11/2007 3:53:36 PM

Does basic cable have HD signal for QAM tuners? You could get a QAM tuner card for your PC, but you would still need dual tuners to record two shows at once.

[Edited on January 11, 2007 at 4:26 PM. Reason : HD]

1/11/2007 4:04:22 PM

tivo is great i stil have one for my directv and will keep it as long as possible because it blows all other dvrs out of the water

1/11/2007 4:59:55 PM

Which channels are available free-to-air?

1/11/2007 5:04:23 PM

yes, all you need is basic to get qam, which as far as I'm concerned is worth the $12/month.

1/11/2007 5:39:17 PM

ota hd >>>>>>> qam

1/11/2007 6:27:39 PM

any suggestions?

1/14/2007 5:40:37 PM

If you have roadrunner, wouldnt you get basic as well as the QAM channels too? I know people with only RR who get expanded basic, but they dont have QAM tuners for me to verify that this is true.

1/15/2007 12:00:33 AM

TO find out which HD OTA broadcasting is available in your area check out

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Address.aspx

1/15/2007 12:27:28 AM