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Interesting – thanks for the info. I will check out who does what in my area.

So main PC: I can donate a C2D E8400 to the cause and stick with big (atx) and figure something out, or go with new case/mobo/cpu. Based on what is currently available or coming down in the near future, if I go with new, what would be the recommendation

Question 2 – what format should I compress my DVD/BR to for best video/audio so that it can play on all types of extenders, minimize space usage on my server, while retaining optimum quality. And Im looking for something that does not require too much human interfention. Is there a guide out there that I can be pointed to?

Thanks!

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Northern Virginia outside of DC. I have not done a full investigation but I believe my options are Comcast & Verizon Fios

If I go with xboxes then all my DVD rips are unplayable. The xboxes wont be on all day and night, so I guess this is acceptable especially with the low prices they go for these days.

But I also want to move recordings to a tablet. Sounds like this is a no-no with cable copy protection?

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I did not realize this! I definately would want all recordings available to all TV’s

And if not possible then I agree that Roku/Boxee is a better way to go. BUT, I do want live/recorded TV everywhere. Is there no way around this, like moving the recordings to WHS, or compressing the recordings?

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WHS is homebuilt P5Q-EM C2D E7200 with Antec Earthwats 380W PSU

Im not sure yet about OTA vs Cablecard. Assume the one that requires the most resources(cablecard)

Extenders are not being used because we dont like them due to performance, so its cind of pointless sticking to them. I also want more content support, so Im also leaning towards PC’s instead of xbox

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