So if I want to be able to record the 73 regular cable as well as the hdtv channels or watch the channels I need to get tuner or capture cards. For example the hd3000 and a pvr 250 or geforce 4.

Also I am leaning to the airstar hd-5000 because I can check it out on my windows machine to find out if it will work pick up my qam channels. I don't want to invest in the whole box and then find out I need a cable box to run it. What are your thoughts on the card.