I'm looking into options for tv setups, which leads to a couple of random questions. Anyone have any experience with good/bad tv tuners? Can a tv card replace a flow set top box? Wonder if it makes sense to set up a DVR pc. Is it possible to have multiple tvs stream content from the media server?
Nothing will replace the Flow box. I'd recommend a HTPC if you're doing HD video. This is what I used. "http://www.trinigamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8371"]Nvidia's ION platform -- The affordable 1080p Home Theatre (HTPC) solution - TriniGamers http://www.xbmc.org
Plenty bad. Get a Hauppauge and done No, but most TV cards can clone a cable box remote and some can even control via that method (again Hauppauge) Nuh really. Get a WD media box or use you existing PC with Windows Media center (mpeg hardware accelerated tv card encoder required , Hauppauge) With multiple instances of VLC you can over a LAN. Terrible video quality though.