Cable TV on Computer

[sigma1914]

I saw on a cable tv forum where a guy took screen caps of his cable tv on his PC. I'm looking to be able to do the same (be able to watch TV on my desktop).

Where do I start? I'm not computer illiterate...I've done graphic card swaps, memory upgrades, & PSU replacements. I assume I need a card or something? Any recommendations? QAM tuning is a must.

Thanks.

[Drew2k]

For a low cost solution (I'm assuming ClearQAM), you can get Pinnacle Ultimate HD Stick for under $100. It's a USB thumb-drive with an F-Connector for cable, comes with a cheap antenna, travel pouch, and software. Will let you get all of the analog cable channels as well as all ClearQAM digital channels, including HD.

The software includes a simple scheduler and PVR capabilities.

The software is on the thumb-drive, but Pinnacle just came out with a software upgrade, so if you buy it, install the upgrade before you go configuring it.

Pinnacle HD Ultimate Stick LINK (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Flash_TV+Stick/PCTV+HD+Ultimate+Stick.htm)

Pinnacle Software Upgrade LINK (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Flash_TV+Stick/PCTV+HD+Ultimate+Stick+Support/Download+Area/Drivers+-+Updates/Drivers+for+Windows+MediaCenter.htm?mode=documents )

[sigma1914]

For a low cost solution (I'm assuming ClearQAM), you can get Pinnacle Ultimate HD Stick for under $100. It's a USB thumb-drive with an F-Connector for cable, comes with a cheap antenna, travel pouch, and software. Will let you get all of the analog cable channels as well as all ClearQAM digital channels, including HD.

The software includes a simple scheduler and PVR capabilities.

The software is on the thumb-drive, but Pinnacle just came out with a software upgrade, so if you buy it, install the upgrade before you go configuring it.

Pinnacle HD Ultimate Stick LINK (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Flash_TV+Stick/PCTV+HD+Ultimate+Stick.htm)

Pinnacle Software Upgrade LINK (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Flash_TV+Stick/PCTV+HD+Ultimate+Stick+Support/Download+Area/Drivers+-+Updates/Drivers+for+Windows+MediaCenter.htm?mode=documents )

Wow, I had no idea that a USB version existed. Thank you, Drew.