Hi jay, Welcome to a great new hobbie. Go with a Sonicview, they have the best support. The 360 premier lowest cost, comes with pvr. Sonicview is up now on Charlie, and will be first when nag 3 is implimented, with the 'Bullet Proof' Majic board will last even longer. Check out FTALife.com and you could even win one. Hope this helps