SmellsFeeshy wrote:sdduuuude

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[quote=SmellsFeeshy][quote=sdduuuude]I don’t think there is 1 thing that can do it all right now, which is why you have an input selector on your TV.[/quote]

I agree, I currently have a DVR from Time Warner to supplement my HTPC. There are hardware solutions (Hauppage makes one I believe) that bundle with an HTPC to allow it to function as a DVR but they all have bugs/limitations. The biggest issue being that even with a cablecard you might not be able to get all of the channels that you would using the TW box.

But the OP is not looking for DVR functionality since they want to “cut the cord”. If you don’t need DVR an HTPC is a great solution IMO.[/quote]

You need to see if your solution works with SDV if you plan to stay with Time Warner. In order to get switched digital video (SDV) channels on our Tivo – we need a tuning adaptor.

It’s a total kludge. I’m not a fan. I probably have to powercycle the tuning adaptor at least once a month. But Time Warner has been switching more and more channels to SDV.
Here’s a list of channels that are SDV (so you’d need a tuning adaptor.)
http://www.timewarnercable.com/sandiego-desertcities/support/policies/cablecard_unavailable_channels.html

And here’s a list of what devices work with the tuning adaptor (to allow you to get the SDV channel.s)
http://www.timewarnercable.com/sandiego-desertcities/learn/cable/sdv/