Brian Perry
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I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes...
I currently have 2 DirecTivo units in standard definition and am looking to make the following changes:
1. Upgrade to HDTV
2. Add one extra room
There seem to be certain advantages with in switching to Comcast Cable over DirecTV satellite:
1. I've heard DirecTV's HD feeds are compressed more than those on cable. True?
2. Tivo is no longer affiliated with DirecTV so I would have to use DirecTV's DVR or buy a standalone Tivo.
3. I already use Comcast for Internet, so I think there are some savings if I also use them for cable TV.
Unfortunately, Comcast has their own DVR (supposedly inferior to Tivo as well), so I am looking at purchasing at least one Tivo Series 3, which handles HD. However, I am unclear about how "Cable Cards" work. If I insert two Cable Cards into the Series 3, does that mean I use the Series 3 as my cable box and thus don't need the Comcast receiver? If so, that seems to be the best alternative.
Thanks!
I currently have 2 DirecTivo units in standard definition and am looking to make the following changes:
1. Upgrade to HDTV
2. Add one extra room
There seem to be certain advantages with in switching to Comcast Cable over DirecTV satellite:
1. I've heard DirecTV's HD feeds are compressed more than those on cable. True?
2. Tivo is no longer affiliated with DirecTV so I would have to use DirecTV's DVR or buy a standalone Tivo.
3. I already use Comcast for Internet, so I think there are some savings if I also use them for cable TV.
Unfortunately, Comcast has their own DVR (supposedly inferior to Tivo as well), so I am looking at purchasing at least one Tivo Series 3, which handles HD. However, I am unclear about how "Cable Cards" work. If I insert two Cable Cards into the Series 3, does that mean I use the Series 3 as my cable box and thus don't need the Comcast receiver? If so, that seems to be the best alternative.
Thanks!