Using monitor as tv...

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CrazyEh

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Hey guys,

I have an old TV that's starting to turn green! I've been thinking about purchasing a new 22" LCD monitor. I have a 17" LCD at the moment. I'm looking to soon get rid of the TV, and use my monitor, as my TV. What exactly would be required? Do I need a TV Tuner? I'm clueless when it comes to TV's :(.

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks.
 
Yeah you would need a TV tuner card if you want TV on your computer, but if you don't want a computer then just get a digital set top box with VGA output and you have yourself a TV. :P That way you can have a stand alone digital tv on your monitor.
 
elitehacker said:
Yeah you would need a TV tuner card if you want TV on your computer, but if you don't want a computer then just get a digital set top box with VGA output and you have yourself a TV. :P That way you can have a stand alone digital tv on your monitor.
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Will I need windows media center for the tv tuner?
 
No, most any tuner should work fine with most any OS. I know my WinTV PVR-150 "MCE" works just fine without Media Center.

Have you considered getting a monitor with a built in tuner? Having a tuner in your PC is nice so you can capture video and all, but it's another option to consider.
 
The_Other_One said:
No, most any tuner should work fine with most any OS. I know my WinTV PVR-150 "MCE" works just fine without Media Center.

Have you considered getting a monitor with a built in tuner? Having a tuner in your PC is nice so you can capture video and all, but it's another option to consider.
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Awesome. My local pc store has one left in stock. One question, for part of the description, it says "125 channel cable ready TV tuner". What exactly does that mean? I have a cable box that has something like 200+ channels, will I be limited to 125?

The monitor I was thinking of getting was the 226bw by samsung, not sure if it comes with a tuner.
 
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