Thanks for the replies. Just so I uderstand this though, I could use the separate set top box with the receiver and receive HD programming? But everything I record will be down converted? The reason I am curious is because I have the opportunity to get my hands on a tuner for FREE! But if I...

I have SD directTivo and was wondering if it's possible to use a stand alone HD tuner w/ DVR?? I know they have HD DirectTivo but was just curious to know if they have set top boxes that can be used with a satellite receiver.

Can I record HD content on the dvd recorders they have out there now? I thought as long as I used component video cables I would be able to. But I was reading at www.timefordvd.com and it said that the only way to record HD content right now is with DVHS. ATI said that you can record HD...