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I have Time Warner digital cable, and my box ALWAYS has a problem. Their DVR has insufficient service anyway, and all of it is ridiculously overpriced, so I'm ditching it. So, reddit, what should I get? I wanted a Moxi, but they quit selling them, so right now I'm considering TiVo. Expandable memory, Netflix, Hulu Plus, AND Amazon Instant viewing, and the box is cheap. My only setback is the monthly fee, I would prefer to get the best thing for the price. So, anything out there like the Moxi that doesn't charge for service? I wouldn't be opposed to getting a Windows Media Extender, but my laptop doesn't have a TV card, and I don't know if it would work with CableCard (and I'd need my digital channels). I don't need something with Netflix and all that, I have a Logitech Revue, however it would be preferable. So, reddit, what should I do?
<bot>: I want an aftermarket DVR that is cheap and offers lots of functionality for not a lot of money, what would you get in my position?