Hard disk recorder

[ferret]

I got a hummie:
http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/products/pvr-9200t.asp

Very easy to use - very happy with it.

Instead of MS Media Centre you could consider MythTV, a couple of mates have built boxes using it and they are very pleased with them.
http://www.mythtv.org/

They use the Hauppauge cards too.

[Ruprect]

Thanks Chef and Ferret - was considering the WMC option - could use an XBox for that couldn't I - then there are gaming options too....

[DiscoStu]

I've got a VR2000.

It's a bitch getting the tapes though.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...onlamb.us/quad

Have you tried asking Milan?

[Waldorf]

Humax for me, brilliant machine!!

Buy one you will not regret it

[Moscow Mule]

Gadget show did something on freeview recorders the other week. Didn't pay too much heed though as my mac does all of the recording - then sent to the xbox for viewing in widescreen lovelyness.

[Ardesco]

If you want to blow a load of money and can get it from the US:

http://www.alienware.com/product_det...w.aspx#pdp-nav

HTH