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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
It probably depends on what you want to do with it. If you want to be able to watch shows you recorded on any TV then Gateway would be a good choice.
Another option would be if you mostly only use 2 of the 3 TV's you could get a Gateway and 2 portals, put those on your main TV's and then use HD receivers on TV 3 (and 4 when you have it). I don't believe the portals are very expensive in relation to non-PVR HD boxes, so that option might be a similar cost to going all Gateway.
I really like the Gateway, I can record more shows since the Gateway has more tuners than a regular HD box and I can watch my recorded show on any TV.
If the cost is scary you could always do their easy pay.
It's not much more expensive than getting HD on every TV depending on the credit they give you for your HD PVR.
Gateway and portal $498, portal you buy $178, plus your free portal from your trade in and you would be set for your 3 TV's for $676. Buy 2 more HD boxes and keep your PVR you will be looking at $356. If that $320 is worth it to you to have your recordings viewable on every TV and having more tuners available to you then go for it.
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Good point...probably will take the plunge and go for it...