- Oct 21, 2006
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I've been playing with the idea of watching cable on my desktop for a while. Now, I think I'm going to finally go for it (under a few conditions).
First, I heard that TV tuners will not work with digital cable. I have digital cable... will I be wasting my time? If I'd still get basic-extended cable (or whatever they call it, usually ~70 channels) I'd be happy. Also, is there anything coming in the near future that will make current TV tuners not work (the switch to digital cable in 2009)?
Next, I'm assuming I can just use a splitter on the coax cable before it reaches my regular cable box. Will I be losing quality doing this (is there a better way)?
Finally, assuming TV tuners are going to work with digital cable / be around for a while, which tuners are the most popular?
I'm really hoping it's as simple as installing the card, hooking up the coax, and enjoying cable on my desktop. I'll be using this on the desktop in my signature, Dell 2408WFP, and Charter Digital Cable.
Thanks.
First, I heard that TV tuners will not work with digital cable. I have digital cable... will I be wasting my time? If I'd still get basic-extended cable (or whatever they call it, usually ~70 channels) I'd be happy. Also, is there anything coming in the near future that will make current TV tuners not work (the switch to digital cable in 2009)?
Next, I'm assuming I can just use a splitter on the coax cable before it reaches my regular cable box. Will I be losing quality doing this (is there a better way)?
Finally, assuming TV tuners are going to work with digital cable / be around for a while, which tuners are the most popular?
I'm really hoping it's as simple as installing the card, hooking up the coax, and enjoying cable on my desktop. I'll be using this on the desktop in my signature, Dell 2408WFP, and Charter Digital Cable.
Thanks.