ExtremeTech has a review of the new ATI HDTV Wonder capture card and to put it mildly, they said it had some issues.

They nicknamed it the “HDTV Blunder” card. OUCH!

(Hat Tip: BYOPVR)

TivoBlog has a great comparison on the pros and cons of paying the monthly service vs. the lifetime subscription. I think his pros and cons are right on the mark and something that every Tivo owner struggles with when they first set their unit up.

I’ll add two more that I’ve heard others mention.

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This site is intended to be a discussion of the convergence between computer technology and the home. I’ve been a technologist and software developer for over 15 years, and while I’ve always been interested in gadgets and cool electronic gizmos, my interest in this area were piqued about a year ago when my wife bought me a Tivo as a gift, and I soon realized the value of utilizing PC technology in the living room.

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