So it looks like any CableCard Media Center will need an additional 'black box' (Digital Cable Receiver) instead of just being integrated into the system. I thought this was the reason for Cable Cards in the first place - no need for additional black boxes? I've been waiting for 2+ years for this and it turns out that even if its Cable Card Certified, you'll have additional wires, additional power supply needs, etc...sucks...
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So it looks like any CableCard Media Center will need an additional 'black box' (Digital Cable Receiver) instead of just being integrated into the system. I thought this was the reason for Cable Cards in the first place - no need for additional black boxes? I've been waiting for 2+ years for this and it turns out that even if its Cable Card Certified, you'll have additional wires, additional power supply needs, etc...sucks...