I think if you're watching HD channels on an HD set, you're better off with the HD TiFaux, at least until the S3 Tivo box comes out (at which point, since the lifetime sub won't be an option, you may as well stick with the Time Warner box anyway).

I have regular DVR with TWC. The dual tuner is nice, and the whole deal is so cheap. The major difference I can recall is that it doesn't do any kind of "smart" recording for you, like actors and such. And my DVR only keeps about 35 hours worth of stuff, so it's not for keeping programs indefinitely.

Gud, I've taken two beginning Linux classes in the past and haven't followed up on things. It's true that it's a steep learning curve. But at least MythTV is a big motivator to learn.

One thing though, is I don't think MythTV is a great choice if you are starting from scratch computer-wise. You need to buy the computer and a TV tuner (they can be cheap, but there are some advantages to not going too cheap). If you get a cheap computer you'll probably want to add a big second drive, and then you'll need either a VGA-NTSC converter or a TV-Out Video card (unless you are using a monitor or a fancy TV with VGA/DVI input). When you add that all up it will probably cost more than a TIVO (although no subscription fee).

OTOH, if you want a Linux computer to mess around with you could get away with running Myth and using the computer at the same time (with the right setup). Myth is divided into backend and frontend parts, so the backend (the part that handles recording and scheduling) can run while you use the computer and then you run the frontend when you want to watch TV or a recording. The backend and frontend don't have to be on the same computer.

I should also note that my Mythbox is not HD capable. You can build one with HD capability, but I have no experience to help. Also, mine is hooked up right to basic cable, so I'm using a tuner in the comptuer as opposed to a firewire connection to a cable box or something like that.

I assume you all heard about google calendar?

calendar.google.com

it is buggy. part of me feels like not using it until they fix these major bugs.

What bugs have you turned up? I fired it up this morning as soon as I saw the news, but I haven't really messed around with it yet.

I messed around in it some. I like, so far. Though seems like to a certain extent it's trying to be Evite, only unpretty.

I'm just sad we use a bizarre antiquated system at work, so I can't export my work calendar there. Because I would love to have a calendar that had both work stuff, and personal stuff. But I don't like to put like, dates and dinners and drag shows on my work calendar, and I dont' want to have to copy everythign I get at work onto a personal calendar, so....

TiVo wins against Echostar.

I may be wrong, but I don't think Tivo makes an HD-DVR for a reasonable price, true?

There's a directv HD tivo version. Although that's not relevant or helpful to your situation.

BMW increases iPod integration.

amych,

the main bug I found is when I imported my calendar, the times were off by about 3 hours. I added another calendar and was able to import just fine.

The feature where you can add events from gmail isn't working yet, even though it is featured in the help!

Similarly, the email and SMS reminder functions don't look like they are working either.

Anyway, it is working pretty well for me now. It really needs a RSS/XML feed that I can send to other calendars.

It goes without saying that it needs to synch with palm like airset does.