Turn your PC into an HDTV for $25

[pokerfan]

This is pretty cool... And cheap!

The Cheapskate
January 6, 2009
Turn your PC into an HDTV for $24.99 shipped
Posted by Rick Broida

I was a bit surprised at how many of you disliked the recent LiquidTV TiVo PC offer. However, I can take a hint, so here's a much cheaper TV-on-PC solution: Newegg has the AverMedia AverTVHD Volar USB TV tuner for $24.99 shipped (after rebate). Make sure to apply discount code EMCABAGDJ to get that final price.

For those unfamiliar with the concept, a TV tuner lets you watch live TV (via cable or antenna) on your PC. You can also record and time-shift (pause) shows using bundled software or a third-party solution like Windows Media Center or SnapStream Beyond TV.

The AverTVHD Volar is a digital-only (ATSC) tuner, meaning it uses an antenna to pull down over-the-air digital channels. It comes with a small telescoping antenna, but you may want to connect something larger if you live in a remote area.

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[crispini]

1. Thanks!

I'm thinking about doing something like this -- and the price is right! :D

[LeftyMom]

2. Thanks! I don't need it but I sent the link to a friend who has no TV.