dropping the Verizon-supplied DVR for an HTPC

[flopdoodle]

I'm considering building a Home-Theater-PC to replace my current Verizon-supplied DVR.  Will I still be able to receive the FIOS TV channels that I'm subscribed to or will I need to replace the DVR with a more basic component?

Thanks!

[jkiv]

You will need to have either a PC equipped with a Cable Card slot or you will need a FIOS STB connected to the PC to get all the suscribed channels.   

[ekem015 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you will need some type of tuner for your HTPC that is cable-card ready. You will also need to rent a $3.99/month (?) cablecard from Verizon to get all of the channels.

There are posters on here who know a lot more about what's available for cable-card ready tuners for PCs, especially with some new features that Windows 7 has. This thread should probably be moved to the technical assistance forum...

[flopdoodle]

thx - much appreciated.