

This is the one I would probably recommend for you, running Vista. A digital TV decodes the MPEG-2 signal and displays it just like a computer monitor does, giving it incredible resolution and stability.
#How do tv tuner for pc work update
Update 4I tried adding em28xx as the chipset (as suggested by user BOBBO below) for the tuner but that did not.

Update 3I learned that this TV tuner is rebranded version of Gadmei UTV302 (USB TV Tuner Box). Re: How does a PC tuner work with a digital cable box Fri 1:18 am For some reason (backward compat) there should be some channels still on the analog signal.
#How do tv tuner for pc work windows 8
No other brand seems to be interested in this market. It is a TV Tuner that connects to your PC (compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8) via USB 2.0, then you can plug either a coaxial cable into the other end and either stream cable television or OTA (over-the-air) digital television from an antenna to your PC using Windows Media Center (free with Windows 7, 99 for Windows 8, 9 for Windows 8 Pro). ATSC is free over-the-air digital HDTV standard for North America and typically requires an antenna for reception. Just for reference, this is the one I have in my XP MCE system All computer stores in India sell Enter USB TV Box if you ask for an USB TV tuner. Or have two complete TV windows on your PC screen at the same time ATSC is free HD TV. Also, if you have an available slot, perhaps look for one with a PCI-Ex1 connector. Some nice to haves are NTSC (old analog signal) and ClearQAM (cable/satellite). Most TVs built after 2006 come with a built-in tuner that helps to convert signals into audio and video. The TV tuner is responsible for decoding the signal coming in and transforming it into pictures. A TV tuner is essential for hooking an antenna or cable signal to your computer monitor. What you're looking for should list ATSC (new digital signal) at a minimum. Using an External TV Tuner With Your PC monitor. Many of the higher priced cards actually process the signal themselves whereas this USB Tuner and most lesser PCI cards pass off processing to the CPU. You are right, though in that this USB TV Tuner is not as good as some PCI cards.

Just clicking randomly on Newegg's site for TV Tuners, I noted several "Consumer Alerts" listed at the bottom of the specifications which state a particular product stops working after Feb 2009. It has input ports to connect to the outgoing ports on a television or entertainment center receiver. Kiddisaster - You should probably read a bit more under the specifications. A USB TV tuner is a device that allows a person to watch television programs through a desktop computer or notebook. EliteSystem - You should probably look at the minimum specifications for this TV Tuner.
