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Thanks for your reply. I do receive some HD signals via cable as the local affiliates are cablecast in HD along with some of their sideband channels. But most of the other channels come with a "digital signal" but not in HD. So I need to consider my next move. Not really pleased with...

Thanks again David... I did a little checking in the HTPC section. There's some good info there and I will look into it more thoroughly ! Again thanks for your help!

Newegg.com has bare-bones HTPC boxes that you can add components too. As a video editor, I'd look at quad core processors and don't scrimp too much there. Also...when recording...never ...never NEVER record to the main C drive... always designate a separate drive for your AV files. eSata...

Thanks David for the info. Since you brought it up, I have entertained the notion of building my own HTPC with DVR capabilities. This would allow for webvideo streaming from online webcasts, etc. So would this circumvent the need to rent a box from the cable co? Would the cable card be able...

Thanks for the info...it is helpful. I guess I was feeling a bit misled by the advertising... I was quoted what I thought was the "total charge" and then I'm told I need to rent the Suddenlink DVR - Box..for about $16 or so more a month. This boosts my total bill to closer to $150 which is...

Help Please! I have extended basic cable by Suddenlink. Just got a 42" plasma & home theater system by Panasonic. I'm looking into Digital Cable w/HD option, High Speed Internet & Telephone Bundle. The service guy said I needed to rent a box from Suddenlink which ups my monthly cost...

I'm not sure about Suddenlink's total operation. They did purchase the Cox Cable systems in Northern Louisiana and East Texas ( Tyler, Tx is their regional Corp HQ). I live in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area which Bossier has Suddenlink and Shreveport has Comcast. Anyways...thanks...

I'm a bit of a noob as I just purchased a 42" Panasonic 1080 plasma (TH-42PZ80U) and I'm on Suddenlink extended basic cable. I don't have a cable box as for years I've just taken the feed to my VCR ( yeah I still have one ) and then gone to my TV. Do I need to get a cable box for the plasma? I...