Cable Card, TiVO, and Comcast STB: Whats best for me?
When you get digital cable, you have several choices for service. Today, those choices consist of the (1) Comcast STB or DVR and (2) existing one-way CableCard devices like TVs, the TivoHD, and Moxi. Next year, customers in most markets will have another option: (3) CableCard devices with true2way. There are advantages and disadvantages to each solution. With a Comcast STB/DVR, you receive all the SD and HD programming that you pay for, plus access to Comcast’s On Demand and PPV services. Comcast is responsible for troubleshooting problems and replacing dead/defective equipment. Cost varies by market, but the typical premium over basic cable is $6 to $9 per digital outlet (includes one STB). HD adds $5-8, and the DVR adds another $13-$15 on top of that. Contact your local office for more information. By using the Comcast STB/DVR, you are limited to whatever software and hardware capabilities that Comcast offers in your area. With the Comcast DVR software, you cannot remotely schedule r
