TV-Tuners

FutureTrackStar · 11-04-2009, 06:29 PM

I am currently residing at a university where a "basic" channel line-up, provided by Comcast, is covered by room-and-board costs. This channel line up has hundreds of channels, including several HD channels (ESPN HD, TNT HD, TBS HD, etc.). So it sounds to me like these are not your free "over-the-air" channels. All of these channels can be viewed by students by simply connecting the cable to a tv.

Now, would I get all of these channels with a tv-tuner for my PC? Take, for example, this one:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146199&CatId=1427

From the description, it sounds like it would. But, I'm not sure, which is why I'm asking. If I would get all these channels, what is the specification that allows me to view all these channels (I may want to buy a cheaper one)?

**Tyree** · 11-05-2009, 05:08 PM

The TV Tuner should receive all the channels that you are allowed to view. I've never seen of of those in use so I couldn't say for sure.
I know a TV Tuner card will work.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...name=Hauppauge

**wrench97** · 11-05-2009, 05:55 PM

Do you need a Converter box in order to get the upper channels on the Tv's?
If so you'll still need the box for PC.
Comcast here is changing the lineup so that we'll need a box to receive any channels.

FutureTrackStar · 11-05-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

Do you need a Converter box in order to get the upper channels on the Tv's?
If so you'll still need the box for PC.
Comcast here is changing the lineup so that we'll need a box to receive any channels.

- If you are referring to the DTA (Digital Transport Adapter), then yes, I recently received one. Comcast is switching over to an all-digital signal, which requires a DTA or a digital cable box.

I just wanted to make sure that I would get all those channels with a tv-tuner before I went out and spent a decent amount of money on one. I don't have a TV in my room, so it's my only choice...

**wrench97** · 11-06-2009, 01:27 AM

The box will be the tuner, the only channel you need on the card is 3 or 4.

11-04-2009, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
FutureTrackStar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	TV-Tuners I am currently residing at a university where a "basic" channel line-up, provided by Comcast, is covered by room-and-board costs. This channel line up has hundreds of channels, including several HD channels (ESPN HD, TNT HD, TBS HD, etc.). So it sounds to me like these are not your free "over-the-air" channels. All of these channels can be viewed by students by simply connecting the cable to a tv. Now, would I get all of these channels with a tv-tuner for my PC? Take, for example, this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146199&CatId=1427 From the description, it sounds like it would. But, I'm not sure, which is why I'm asking. If I would get all these channels, what is the specification that allows me to view all these channels (I may want to buy a cheaper one)?

11-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,399 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: TV-Tuners The TV Tuner should receive all the channels that you are allowed to view. I've never seen of of those in use so I couldn't say for sure. I know a TV Tuner card will work. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...name=Hauppauge __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,378 OS: Win7	Re: TV-Tuners Do you need a Converter box in order to get the upper channels on the Tv's? If so you'll still need the box for PC. Comcast here is changing the lineup so that we'll need a box to receive any channels. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-06-2009, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,378 OS: Win7	Re: TV-Tuners The box will be the tuner, the only channel you need on the card is 3 or 4. __________________ Power Supply and Selection