[mythtv-users] Am I cable card ready?

[john.baab at gmail.com]

> The other thing to keep in mind is that the rental fee for a STB is
> usually higher than the rental fee for a cable card.  Switching from a
> STB to a HDHR Prime could pay for itself in 24-36 months depending on
> your rates.

With Comcast your first card is free, and apparently you are supposed
to get some $2.something discount on your bill as well.  Unless the
last customer service person I spoke with had that discount wrong, but
the first card is definitely free.