Floppyhead – Digital Media and Streaming

I am confused. The purpose of a CableCard reader is to allow people to record high definition television. In theory, if I have a CableCard reader, I do not need a cable box. So why would I want an external CableCard reader that attaches to my computer? Let me get this straight: to replace my cable box, I need a computer and then this hideous device called an external Digital Tuner from ATI. To replace one device that sits by my television, I need two new devices. That is brilliant! I love progress.

The thing that frustrates me even more is that this external tuner is only for one CableCard, meaning you cannot watch one show and record another.  If you want to do that, you need a second tuner.  That is some serious clutter around my television.