Engadget vs Cable Card, twice

Am I jealous Engadget got TWO systems to test out Cable Card? Um….not based on their first go-round, but definitely for their second one. I don't think anyone should really be surprised by difficulties…this is still a V1 product after all that had a VERY limited beta. Just a shame that customers have to pay a TON to "test" a product.
They separated it into 3 different stories, so if you're interested in reading more:Â
Installing
a Vista CableCARD Media Center PC (part 1): Fiasco!Installing
a Vista CableCARD Media Center PC (part 2): Perfecto!Vista
CableCARD Media Center PCs – what do you want to know?