It's easy to test your PC to ensure it has the correct resources to run the CableCARD receiver. Test Your Windows 7 PC for Compatibility with Digital Cable Advisor Pay-Per-View and video on demand will not be available through the WinTV-DCR-2605, however, since it requires a two way communication to your cable operator. (Subscriptions to premium channels are required to watch and record those channels.) Watch and Record Premium Cable TV Channels Such As HBO and ShowtimeĪll of your cable TV channels, including premium cable channels such as HBO and Showtime, can be watched and recorded with the WinTV-HVR-2650 and Windows Media Center. But you still need to sign up for cable TV service, and you will still need to rent a digital cable card from your local cable operator. Once you buy it, it's yours to use forever.
Plus, there is no monthly fee for the WinTV-DCR-2650.
Using your PC for storage gives you an advantage over standard DVR boxes, because if you fill up your hard drive with TV programs, you can easily add a new internal or external hard drive to your PC as needed for virtually unlimited storage of your favorite cable shows. The key difference is that a Windows 7 PC with Media Center is required to use the WinTV-DCR-2650, because it works directly with your PC to choose shows in the Program Guide, and to store recorded TV programs. WinTV-DCR-2650 is just like a cable TV set top box (a "DVR" box) in that it can be used to watch and record TV from digital cable, with some minor differences. Featuring CableCARD slot, connection to your cable TV wire and a USB connection to your PC.
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