Wondering why you can't buy a digital video recorder without also signing up for TiVo or a specific cable service? According to this article it is a conspiracy. In reality, it is a standards issue. FCC mandate wasn't timed correctly and technology is growing to fast and without standards. Regardless, the cable companies haven't exactly been working over time to meet the requirements. So you could go the complete other route... Over-the-Air HDTV, Netflix for movies, and internet for most other needs. That is the route I've taken and I can't complain yet.
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