I am tired of paying for cable tv. Can use this to watch TV over my PC instead of paying for cable or does this only work with a cable tv subscription
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Only one answer appears to be right. I am looking for a USB device for my laptop. The Hauppauge card I have in my desktop records from ATSC digital channels that are free. The ATSC standard replaced the old analog tv broadcasts. With a UHF antenna you can get 82 channels in Atlanta. Your TV should have a ATSC tuner, and if you want to record you need a PVR. check this link http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html I am not sure what to buy, but hope this helps.
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This is only a video capture device. You still need the video to come from somewhere.
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It can be used with an antenna; however, I recommend a different, less expensive unit by Avermedia. I have purchased both and am much happier with the less expensive, more dependable AverTV Volar Himax, which works inside Windows Media Center. It plays, records and schedules just like a high end Digital Video Recorder with no monthly fees. And, it costs less than half what the Hauppauge costs. Hope that helps.
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This device is only a pass-thru for either your cable, satellite, digital antenna TV or analog FM signal. I do not think it will save you money for cable TV if you use it in conjunction with cable signal just to stream to the computer using USB connection and perhaps record on the computer. The only way to save from Cable is to use it with satellite or digital antenna TV signal that is free. The advantage of this device is to be able to stream whatever signal input , even input from RCA composite input, to your computer and to perhaps use your computer, its hard drive as some type of DVR recording onto your hard drive if you choose or just watch on your computer. I hope this helps. PS: the one I had since 2009 just malfunctioned some time (mid) last year (2013). I just donated it to a charity that collects, recycles computer stuff, hopefully they can make some use of it or recycle it properly.
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You can watch the free digital channels over the air. Not good quality for analog channels. It is use mostly for digital recording like a recorder.
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All you are buying is a tuner, just like a TV without the screen. You need some source of a signal. Look into internet TV. Different experience but, much cheaper.
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I do not have the cable attached from PC to TV. I have my Cable set up to stream from modem to wifi to tv or modem to pc. I believe the use of HDMI cable from pc to tv would work and have done from a laptop. Hope this helps.
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You will need to connect this to your computer, order a cable card from your supplier and use a Wm extender to access tv channels on your regular tv.
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According to the setup instructions this unit can be used on cable systems or broadcast TV using the antenna input. The tuner works with both hi def broadcast signal and the old analog style signal. Most cable system rebroadcast on the old channel 3 or 4. The output is via hdmi, audio video cables or antenna input to the TV. I no longer subscribe to cable so I haven't used it in cable mode. It also will stream from wifi if you have Netflix or use YouTube.
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I have Comcast and just pay for the cablecard. There is no extra fee for the 6 tuners (at least where I live).
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This converter works for watching video on your TV from your computer computer only. Your PC must have VGA output.
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All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable nor will the antenna replace cable, They are two different things. I hope this helps. Have a great day! All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable... » Read More All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable nor will the antenna replace cable, They are two different things. I hope this helps. Have a great day! « Show Less
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"Cable"? As in, pay a provider for TV?NO!A strong internet connection would be nice, but not necessary. Depends on how you wanna use it
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Yes that's correct. Dump the cable TV bill, and use an antenna, it looks better, and it's free. This does do atsc, and over the air, the picture quality compared to cable looks great. I am going to be dropping pay tv, because clear qam is how I used one tuner for. Ya listening Comcast?
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They might charge you a small fee to rent a cablecard so you can access all the digital channels. With this device you can't use ondemand services. I use windows media center to record tv, this is not a standalone device as it requires a computer.
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It would seem as if the most part - cable card integration with TVs have been a failure. In reality, it should have worked, but at the time you post this question, the cable companies were very lenient on required standards. And also at the time, they could have said they don't have any and there was nothing that can be done. Now, there are regulations for standards, and requirement of availability. In a matter of fact, new set top boxes you would get from the company has a cable card slot. However, this is too little - too late. TVs will now have to do more than just be a TV, and the manufacturers are falling behind in the needs I personally feel they must address. The main reason to get a cable card is reduction of fees and integration. What's the point of having a TV with a cable card slot if it can't record shows for you? If you are still looking for alternatives, Ceton Corp is what I noticed to be the best solution. They have PCI-X adapters, and USB 2 adapters that will allow you to plug your cable cable card into a Windows 7 PC. There are no fees such as from TiVo, but you may not like the clunky looking PC next to your TV. I will look into getting a dedicated machine that will look better for the home theater. The Ceton Adapter can support 4 simultaneous channels. In addition, they will have a DVR/Blu-Ray player coming later in the year that will support 6 simultaneous channels. However, if your goal was to get rid of the box and have just a TV, even 3 years later - this has been more of a pipe dream for the consumer.
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I am using Over-the-Air antenna to receive TV signals. Put the setting on Plug&Play, let the program detects the TV signals automatically, and i found I can receive about 15 broadcast stations. The drawbacks are signals effective by the weather conditions, sometimes I saw "the signal is too weak or broadcast is temporary unavailable". But most of the time was working very good. If you subscribe Cable service, I presumed this TV works pretty good. And price is very affordable.
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One way to record the video without paying a subscription is to buy a Chromecast. With Chromecast and using the Chrome browser, you can cast the video to your TV and record the live stream directly to a DVD recorder. I haven't tried connecting my PC, but it is possible if your PC has HDMI. If it doesn't, you can buy a USB to HDMI adapter. Here's a link explaining how using a Mac or iOS device. I'm sure Android works, too. http://bit.ly/1qZWmn7
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Yup!! I have a Prime account and tested it out as soon as I hooked it up! So now I can watch my Amazon movies, Netflix, crackle (which is free) and a couple others (although we use it mainly for the Netflix and Amazon). Works great! Easy to hook up and program. Give it a whirl! I'm going to get 3 more for our other sets and kill the cable bill!
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You need to rent the cable/dish card to see TV on your computer. You will see the channels you pay your service provider. That is if you do not pay for HBO you will not see HBO. The cable card cost me about a dollar a month.
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The Belkin @TV allows you to watch your home TV channels (including DVR and "on demand") on your computer or iPad. You can hook up a cable from your computer to a TV and watch on the TV screen. You change the input on your TV (the same as when you watch a DVD) in order to view the screen from your computer. I chose Belkin over Slingbox because I had read some horror stories about customer service at Slingbox. I did have a problem with the @TV, but the Belkin folks were fantastic! They replaced the unit, and now it works great!
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i have to use our dish setup for the tv.it would probably be the same for cable.