Trying to decide whether to get a tv tuner

Hi, I'm trying to decide if it is worth my time and money to get a tv tuner and an antenna amplified high-definition and one cable for TV and my computer if I do not have cable?

Hi crylat,

An analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record live TV in Windows Media Center. If your computer did not come with a TV tuner card, you might be able to add a. For more information about obtaining a TV tuner card,see get help for your TV tuner card or contact your computer manufacturer.

If you want to control Windows Media Center with a remote control, an optional Windows Media Center remote control is required.

See Watch TV in Windows Media Center

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