That's what I was thinking. I just want to go the el-cheapo route, and I can always power these things off of an sla I am assuming. I can build the battery myself, I have plenty of software, and can always buy another hd. At this point, I don't see the HD recorders coming in at a price range that I am comfortable with, and I think this route is much more cost effective.
Thanks guys, you answered what I wanted to know.
Daryan