Originally Posted by
omgitswes
I think I understand now.
Anyone know how this one is?
Amazon product ASIN B005FPT38A
It's made with parts from silicondust (makers of HDhomerun Prime), using the hauppauge branding, from your needs it seems like the best solution for you.
To answer your single stream question, the first cablecards used to only be able to handle 1 tuner, the newer cablecards handle as much as the device your using handles.
S Card (single stream) and the M Cards are called Multi-stream. S cards arent used anymore, you could always ask your provider to make sure your getting an M Card, you only need one.
Regarding the book-size barebone system that I linked to, it used to be more expensive the prices are coming down, IMO its perfect for HTPC its powerful enough, and the right size to be in a living room type of environment.
Their has been computers in the same form factor but its more popular for nettops which is just a tower version for a netbook, which have extremely lame specs.
I dont own any of the stuff yet, but I plan to buy it to setup my media center.