[mythtv-users] Am I cable card ready?

[Richard Shaw]

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 1:53 PM, Eric Sharkey <eric at lisaneric.org> wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Richard Shaw <hobbes1069 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> So I think we're just going to try it out for awhile on the STB to see
>> if we really want to keep cable. The only thing I really don't like
>> about the RNG100 is that here's no HDMI or component output. The
>> S-Video works well enough though for my 32" LCD.
>
> 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.

Not really a problem right now. I'm on a promotional rate of $39.99/mo
for 12MBit cable internet and extended basic cable for 6 months so I
doubt my rate would be affected for now.

Richard