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lwalker
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_ 		23. June 2009 @ 19:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Is there a way to watch live tv on the computer-- for example my local channels or any channels
thank you
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dailun
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_ 		23. June 2009 @ 19:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, it's called a TV Tuner card.
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lwalker
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_ 		23. June 2009 @ 19:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
is it something I download on the computer? is it free or a charge?
thanks for your quick reply
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dailun
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 00:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It's an add on card (or in some cases USB adapter) for the PC. It has an RF input that is suitable for cable or satellite, as well as over the air video (make sure you buy one with an ATSC tuner). You can watch whatever you are currently watching at home.

Here's a representative sample:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...&Tpk=TV%20tuner

I am not familiar with streaming video feeds from free (or pay) TV sources if that's what you are referring to (watching TV over the internet). Perhaps someone more literate with that technology can comment.
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djscoop
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 02:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you know most networks have websites that stream all their programs for free. ABC, NBC, and FOX for example all stream their programs online for free.
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lwalker
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 06:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks to all- I have use ABC online shows-- but was wondering if I could get the local programs live-- for example the nightly news. I will check the turner card-- are you saying my tv also needs to be on at the same time? does the computer and the TV need to be in the same room?
thanks
lwalker
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dailun
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 09:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
A TV tuner card turns your PC into a TV set. TV doesn't need to be on, but you need to run and antenna or a cable connection to the TV.
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ddp
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 15:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
split the coax cable before it gets to the tv with a splitter then connect the tv & computer to that splitter. the tv can be watched on 1 channel while watching another channel thru the computer on your monitor.
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lwalker
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 21:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thank you== I now understand how the tv turner works-I will think about getting one
lwalker
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ddp
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_ 		24. June 2009 @ 21:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no problem, teach & learn.
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