Question on TV Tuner and video input ports

[gaston55]

I am customizing a Gateway system DX430X. You have the option of getting a tv tuner with it. If you do get the tuner, they say you also get front video ports on the tower. My question is, what are these ports used for and do they serve a different purpose from the firewire ports that are already on the front of the tower?
Their website say's the following...
Optional Front Video Ports
"Easily transfer video from camcorders and other devices with handy video input ports at the front of the PC, when upgraded to an optional TV tuner."

Thank you!

 

[The_Other_One]

They are probably for just a typical TV-Card. The capture card I have also came with a front input from an HP. Probably the same. If you get a generic capture card off newegg, the connections will probably just be in the rear.