If I want to watch TV channels in my desktop PC, Do I just need a Box? or Do I need an antenna too?
Question by Fist_on_fire: If I want to watch TV channels in my desktop PC, Do I just need a Box? or Do I need an antenna too?
Well, I was looking on ebay, and I found so many offers of box, that tells me that I can watch hundreds or thousands of channels in my PC, But my question is, If I but one of them, what else do I need? i read of the software too... But do I need an antenna? what kind of cable does it have?
and they sells TV cards too, how do they work? what do I need?
By the way, I downloaded a software named Slingplayer, but when I start it, it says "No Slingbox found", what kind of box do I need?
Thanks for reading and I Hope you could help me!!!
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Answer by classicsat
Those software that claim hundreds to thousands of channels are scams, avoid them. They just sell links to internet streams that you can get for free, and none of them are the major channels you probably want.
To avoid the scams, you would do it with your own TV source.
You will want some sort of hardware that can present the TV you now can receive to your computer. A Slingbox is one way, a tuner/capture card is another.
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How to record & watch tv on my laptop?
Question by wmarie: How to record & watch tv on my laptop?
Okay, I want to use my laptop to record tv shows and such. BUT, I am completely confused by all of the products that are on the market and I find it extremely difficult to decide exactly what I need.
Here's what I have:
A HP pavilion dv6000 entertainment notebook
wireless internet/router
Windows Vista
Here's where it gets confusing: My family has Charter cable in every room in our house. But the only room with a box is in the den. The rest of the rooms just have "extended basic" cable and we connect with a coaxial cable in the back of the TV.
I would prefer to have whatever device I buy located in my bedroom, so what would I need to be compatible with just the coaxial connection? Or, would it be better just connect to the box in the den? But then, would it interfere with the den's TV in any way? And would my computer have to be in the den?
My laptop came with preloaded software to work with a product called a Slingbox. Would the cable in my room be compatible with this? Here's a link: http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox-solo-connections
I know it's a lot, but please help me out! What all do I need, and what would ya'll suggest?
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Answer by Karz
You just need a TV tuner so that you could connect to CATV coax.
http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr950q.html
http://www.everythingusb.com/pinnacle_pctv_hd_pro_stick.html
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Q&A: How to watch TV from a cable box/DVR on another TV?
Question by Manbearpig: How to watch TV from a cable box/DVR on another TV?
I'd like to get a device to be able to use the cable box and DVR on one TV in my house on another TV in my house that can't connect to cable without a box.
My cable company wants to charge me a month for a box to get basic channels on that TV, but I'd rather pay 0 to own a box to be able to use all the channels and DVR recordings I pay for already.
I've seen the Slingcatcher, but that runs 0 and you need a Slingbox which is another 0, but I'm not interested in using a Slingbox at all as I have no need to watch my TV and DVR on my computer or cell phone.
Does anyone know of any alternative products or methods for doing this?
Doctor and Greaser, that's not what I'm looking for at all.
I know how to split a coaxial cable and if I was interested in running visible cables lines up and down my house I would just do that.
I also don't want to run a coaxial cable out from my cable box / DVR because that requires using more wires and you can't change the channel on the secondary TV.
The question is geared toward Slingbox/Slingcatcher alternatives so I can wirelessly use the existing cable box / DVR on the secondary TV.
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Answer by hotzelj
X10 provides a device as well as TREK's LeapFrog.
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What is the best way for me to watch TV in my dorm room?
Question by americaguy9: What is the best way for me to watch TV in my dorm room?
I need TV, I am so deprived LOL. Anyways, I have a new 24" iMac and a 32" TV. There are 2 products I've found so far that look great. I need your help to tell me which one is better, or if there is something else that beats these 2.
The first one is the Slingbox... http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox
I can watch it through my computer too, but then also get a SlingCatcher and watch through my TV. At home, we have a DVR player with a lot of channels.
And the 2nd one is EyeTV for my iMac, so I can watch TV on my computer... http://www.eyetv.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/software/EyeTV3/product1.en.html
This one looks great too, would just need to get a TV Tuner, and they have a few choices of some on the same site. I am just not sure the quality of TV I get, what channels I get, etc.
So I need your help, and 10 points for best answer, thanks!!!
Best answer:
Answer by Aman M
the 1st option is the better one.go for it.
best of luck
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Name one TV Guide website with U.S. TV listings with every show & channel have video clip 2 watch no tv card?
Question by Randy S: Name one TV Guide website with U.S. TV listings with every show & channel have video clip 2 watch no tv card?
No tv tuner card needed for a TV Guide Online website with United States TV cable listings by zip code with every TV show and every TV channel on grid with available video stream to watch online. Please help me and search for this for me. I've tried slingbox, tvguide.com, yahoo tv, meevee, titantv, aoltv, couchville, imdbtv, zap2it.com, everything you name it none of it didn't do no good. I don't want an online TV Guide that I need a TV tuner card for to watch my U.S. TV listings online based on zip code. I even tried Directv.com that didn't work. What should I do?
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Answer by AnswerGuy
Sorry i don't quite understand your question but have you tried going to station web pages like CBS.com or Fox.com?
Good luck
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I want to watch recorded T.V. that was on a DVR.?
Question by spaz: I want to watch recorded T.V. that was on a DVR.?
Ok, I know there is something called a "Slingbox". But... What I want to do is watch cable T.V. on my T.V. without installing something on my computer; which I find cool about the Slingbox but... I just want to watch recorded shows on my T.V. that are on my DVR box (I only have one and I'm just curious if there was a way of making this possible).
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Answer by PoohBearPenguin
I'm confused here...
The DVR should be connected to your TV.
Your source for TV programming (antenna, plain old cable, cable box or satellite box) is then plugged into the input of the DVR.
You then tell the DVR to record programs.
Then you can tell the DVR to playback those programs on the TV it's connected to.
If you want to have the DVR play a recording on a second TV, you still need to connect the DVR to that TV. Most DVRs have multiple outputs, or you can use Y-cables to split the signal. However, both TVs will see the same thing from the DVR.
Slingbox is only for taking a TV signal, and throwing it over your computer network so you can watch on your computer/laptop.
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How to watch cable TV off your online listings guide that doesn’t require a TV tuner card but watch HBO& STARZ
Question by Randy S: How to watch cable TV off your online listings guide that doesn't require a TV tuner card but watch HBO& STARZ
I want to download software that free (no trial verison) and watch American channels without paying like HBO, Starz!, Cinemax, Showtime, TMC, Encore. Slingbox didn't work, TV Guide.com didn't work, Zap2it.com didn't work, SesamTV didn't work. I really need your help.
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Answer by CrownPC
Hi Randy,
You can go to my site below and under the Chatty Kathy & Friends section is a link to our Favorite Videos. At the bottom is a link to my TV Station section. There you can click the links to watch past episodes of the most popular TV shows. As for Starz, you can get that from http://starz.real.com but it costs .95 per month. Sorry but I haven't found anything free for the extra paid for channels like Starz, HBO or Showtime. Hope this helps
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I NEED To Watch ABC.com TV from outside the US?
Question by Ralph J: I NEED To Watch ABC.com TV from outside the US?
But it won't let me! I have to watch the Alabama game that comes on in 4 hours. My slingbox is broken (as always, what a waste of money) and my brother's webcam isn't working either. I need to fake my ip address so ABC.com thinks I'm in the US. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Answer by stunna
try sopcast
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Where can I watch the LOST Season 5 Premier…RIGHT NOW?!?
Question by Josh M: Where can I watch the LOST Season 5 Premier...RIGHT NOW?!?
I really want to watch the new episode(s) of LOST tonight, but I don't have TV. Does anyone know of a live TV feed, open Slingbox, or anywhere else I could watch right now?
PLEASE HELP! (LOST addict needs his fix)
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Answer by Morbid • Megan™
You can watch it online tomorrow. I'm sorry I don't think you can watch it RIGHT NOW without a television.
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