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recording shows from cable TV?

whats the best way to record a show - for example - a tennis match from Tennis Channel into some format that I will be able to keep forever. I have the regular DVR box that allows me to record from Time Warner, but I have to get a new box at least once per year since the box craps out. Maybe onto some permanent storage system that I can keep forever? Maybe something better exists nowadays? suggestions
goldenears7
hifihvn
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The HDHomerun does have a cable card option.I didn't check the others.If it is premium,the OP may still have to get the tuner card(that plugs into this device)from TWC,and may have to pay extra for it,and ask TWC if it will work.
hifihvn
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Links for cable card if needed in place of box if it is a premium service.[http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/hdhomerun-developing-a-dual-cablecard-network-tuner-for-249/][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CableCARD]
goldenears7 OP
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hi and thanks for the suggestions, I've been out of town for a few days and just got back to my computer
hifihvn
943 posts
 
That HDHomerun with the Cable Card option might not be on the market yet.I'm not up to date on computer based gear.But,I'm guessing a cable card option may be still needed,for the Tennis Channel,that involves any premium channel recording done without a cable box.
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