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Computers and the Digital Transition
Don’t forget about your computer when the analog to digital transition takes place in February 2009. If you watch TV on your computer and it doesn’t have an ATSC tuner, you will need an adapter to continue using your computer to watch TV next year. PC-based TV tuners, specifically USB tuners, will make turning your computer screen into a HDTV - EZ! The stick has an ATSC tuner that processes the HD signals the same way your HDTV does.
To provide even more functionality, many tuners also have a NTSC tuner built in which will let you receive analog signals as well until the transition next year. Functional features may include time shifting, schedule recording, closed caption, EPG and more. With a USB TV Tuner you will be able to view and record your favorite HD shows. Then you can do whatever you want with the files, maybe burn it to a DVD or just put it somewhere on your hard drive. Pinnacle Systems 8230-10020-71 PCTV HD Ultimate Stick: ATSC Tuner, Hardware ready for Clear QAM (unencrypted digital cable) reception, Personal Video Recorder (PVR) with Time Shifting and TV Electronic Programming Guide.
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950 TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder: ATSC HD Digital TV on your PC or laptop screen. Watch and record cable TV or over-the-air HDTV on your desktop or notebook computer. Certified for VISTA.
USB ATSC NTSC Hybrid HDTV Tuner Stick / Digital Video Recorder: Supports Digital TV for ATSC, Analog TV for NTSC. Time Shifting, PVR, DVR, Still Image Capture in BMP/JPG. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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