[mythtv-users] HD DirectTV
Yeechang Lee
ylee at pobox.com
Thu Jan 7 06:43:48 UTC 2010
Mark <fairlane at springcom.com> says:
> Just happened to check the nextcom site. The VIP211 modded boxes
> are up to 800 dollars now. That's insane. I know the 211k's are
> not compatible, so they must be charging a premium for old stock
> 211's now.
I don't see the rationale for paying so much. Why not get a HD-PVR for
$160-200? Yes, you'll have to deal with a non-FireWire means of
changing the channel, but you won't be locked into that settop box
should you ever decide to change it (or the provider, for that
matter).
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