Recording Cable/Satellite HD streams

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Hi,
first off I love the forums, esp the DRM topics

Now..I dont know if this is the right forum, but...Is there any way to record a HD stream from a cable/satellite source?

Pretty much...Can you record a HD signal from component video signals or HDMI?

I know HDMI is probably out of the question b/c of encryption, but is there any tool to record HD using component?

I found Hauppage HD PVR, does anyone know anything about it?

It HAS to be possible, i mean there are rips of HD movies and shows from cable channnels online.

Thanks