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j_spot
not really a gaming question, but I figure its the best place to ask. If I want to start getting cable TV over my Pc monitor, what product would you reccomend?

dont want a PC capture card, just want to watch TV on my monitor(space limitations in new appartement) also, needs to have 1 alternate input so that i can play PS2 on it.
something like
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/a...n5/#accessories

only not costing as much
DannyO
Hey J, maybe something like this would work.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index....uctID=4516&SID=

I don't think you can plug in a coaxial cable, but if your using a Cable Box, then I think you could.

Anyway hope this helps.
KOzOK
There you go.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&SubCategory=47

I've been using Avermedia tuner for a while now. It's ok but recording sucks plus no remote. It's quite old, maybe it's time for an upgrade. I'm sure newer cards will have all of that plust some, for not a lot of $$.
Ximian
I got a Winfast TV 2000 XP TV tuner card for about $30 from NewEgg that works very well. You can just plug coaxial cable in and you're set. You can also record TV shows but only if you have a decent system.
TigerClaw
You should also try getting one of the TV tuner cards from Hauppauge.com, Mines is the WinTV PVR, It's cable ready plus comes with a built in FM tuner.
Nayil
is it possible for laptops too ?
KOzOK
quote:
Originally posted by Nayil
is it possible for laptops too ?


Try this one, i think it's USB 2 only tho.
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