[technobard]

By cost alone, if you don't already have the hardware, it's definitely not a good deal. My original attempt used existing hardware. When that didn't work, I had to spend a little more to get what I needed. The tv listings are from a free source, so the Tivo monthly fee disappears. But it's really not something you do if cost is the only factor. You have to want to do it. The time involved (in the first attempt for me) was a lot more valuable than the money I thought I was saving.

I was just curious if anyone else from this crowd was exploring the same stuff.