About to make the jump...

[Mikeage]

So I've been playing with the trial version of Sage this past week and decided to buy it. I got the MC add on and use bobphoenix's video edititing tool to get rid of commercials and it couldn't be any easier(well, I'm sure it could, but I'm happy with what I've got). My question is: What should I get besides the sage liscense? The bundle with the HVR 1600 looks tempting. I currently run with a PVR 500MCE with no problems so I don't know if I need another tuner, but it comes with a remote that will actually work out of the box (I'm using a firefly now and I don't want to run girder or any other programs to make it work with sage) and an IR blaster. At only $150, it seems to be the better deal than my other option: buying the liscense, a streamzap and a usbuirt. I'll need something to control the cable box, which I don't use right now. I'm just going through a split coax. So will this bundle handle everything I need with no new configuring or should i go for option #2?

Thanks for any help/answers/advice/Jager/naked photos you all can provide.

[mistergq]

I am using Stephene program that works with FireFly remote to make it work with Sage. i had that when i was using BTV so it could work with other programs.

I am considering picking up 1600/1800s to replace the 150 and 250. I am also planning on picking up the HD-PVRs when they come out.

[Mikeage]

Yeah I took a look at that program when I first installed sage. It seems really nice, but I've decided that I don't want to run any other programs just to make the Firefly work. I'd rather just get a remote that is fully supported out of the box.

[mistergq]

understand. Many are using Microsoft MCE remote. I have one that I have not hooked up yet. I would probably continue to use Stephene's utility which works with that because I can map the buttons.

[Mikeage]

Just purchasd today and decided to go with option #1. The way i see it, the hvr bundle is cheaper and comes with the remote and ir blaster, as opposed to buying the liscense, streamzap and ubuirt seperately. I don't know if I'll actually use the tuner card since I already have one, but it'll be nice to have a backup should I need it.
However, now comes the part that sucks. Now, I have to wait for the hardware to be delivered. Why haven't we invented teleporters yet?