Computer TV Card and Digital and Satellite TV?

I am looking at building a new computer and was looking at the prices of TV Cards and noticed one was a digital satelite card.


I was wondering what the differences in TV cards were and if it would be worth paying extra for a satellite card and what other equipment would I need?


I know for the digital TV here (New Zealand) you need a 'top box' and a satellite(?) dish, obviously I would still need a dish but would my computer function as the top box?





Basically, what sort of TV card should I look for if I want to be able to watch Digital television through my computer?


and would it be worth it, or could a normal tv card work if I had a 'top box' thing?


(I don't currently have a dish but would like the computer to be compatiable in the future)

Computer TV Card and Digital and Satellite TV?
You will still need a "box" either way you go. The satellite card will not have the correct firmware installed to be a receiver for the pc. Look for a digital tv tuner card. Win TV I think makes one. This should give you the option of a DVR as well.
Reply:well i bought one TV card for my laptop, it has the HD support which is for digital channels. cost me just 100$


and if your country has some HD channels, belive me its worth it to buy.


http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/products/...
Reply:Why do you want to buy those things?


I found a website, http://satellite-tv-on-computer.info/


they say:


You Can Get over 3000 STATIONS on your PC. You don’t need a satellite dish, receiver, or any cable or satellite service! All you need is an internet connection and a computer. Watch all these channels anywhere in the world. More than 1 million users are already enjoying the incredible variety.

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