TV on your PC. Does any know if you can watch tv on your pc without having cable? How much does it cost etc?
Do you have to buy any hardware etc? DO you need a TV anttena?
Written on April 16, 2010 – 4:36 pm | by admin |
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6 Responses to “TV on your PC. Does any know if you can watch tv on your pc without having cable? How much does it cost etc?”
By Ken In Cocoa, FL on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
You need a USB tuner and a computer capable of the minimum specifications to run the type of USB tuner you buy. Yes, you do need an antenna unless you live close enough to the stations you want to watch to use the small antenna included with most USB tuners. Be sure to get a tuner that picks up analog and digital channels (need digital in the US for after February 2009).
By mpagriffin on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
yes you can watch some TV on your PC. Right now if you go to the network websites they have all of their shows on-line, although the new shows don’t show up until hours or a day after they air on network TV. Make sure you have a fast Internet connection though…
I know that abc.com has their whole lineup on-line, and also some cable shows like spiketv , and also TNT.tv has some shows on (personally I think TNT has the best shows on TV right now)
By Sweetjono on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
Two methods exist and are described below.
Hardware based:
Requires specialized hardware attached to your PC known as PCTV cards. Depending on your preference, there are two types of TV tuner cards, one is internal and the other is external.
- External hardware:
Usually comes in a box that connects to your PC via USB port (USB 2.0 will perform best) or audio/video inputs. Wireless solutions also exist and can be used with media centers for a home theater system.
- Internal hardware cards are more popular since they are PCI based and easy to install. They also eliminate the bulky hardware that is required with external connections. For best picture and audio quality the cost of the hardware can be expensive.
The other end will be connected to your telephone line Dish, or cable line depending on the type of broadband access you are subscribing to.
Software based:
Requires no hardware. Software can be downloaded onto your PC instantly. Once installed, the television channels are streamed through your connection. The faster your connection, the better picture and sound you will get. A Broadband connection will deliver much improved audio and video, while a modem connection at 56k pitcher and audio quality will be less desirable.
There are no complicated installation processes, you simply download it and then click install, it couldn’t be any easier. There is no need to be a computer wiz to operate this system, which makes it so appealing to the average person. Best of all there is usually no subscription needed.
By Strong M on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
Maybe you can try this http://satellite-tv-on-computer.info
they say:
You Can Get over 3000 STATIONS on your PC. You don’t need a satellite dish, receiver, or any cable or satellite service! All you need is an internet connection and a computer. Watch all these channels anywhere in the world. More than 1 million users are already enjoying the incredible variety.
But it seems that you must pay $49 one time fee for 3000 stations.
By The Count on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
It’s called IPTV, Internet Protocol TV. Google IPTV & wikipedia has all the info on it.
By sexyasiangrrrr on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
For streaming Internet TV try http://www.pctv35.com it is free and has most of the available free streams