tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849092905426283054.post2802199225127285299..comments2023-09-10T05:36:06.174-07:00Comments on Super Saving Sense: Tuesday Tip: Going Cable-lessSara @ CleverPinkPirate.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02102406796526392365noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849092905426283054.post-87198021192550051852011-03-29T15:13:37.059-07:002011-03-29T15:13:37.059-07:00I too learned to live without cable and my Tivo, b...I too learned to live without cable and my Tivo, but it was quite a learning experience! I finally arrived at an alternative that is working for me - I attached a dedicated "Media Center PC box" to my large screen TV which I put together myself for around $500. <br /><br />I discovered that most Windows 7 PCs come with "Media Center" built-in. Media Center has a neat feature called "Live TV", which allows me to record and watch all the local and network programming available in my area, some of it in high definition. It also has a full TV Guide that automatically downloads and updates 2 weeks ahead. <br /><br />I had to add a $59 TV Tuner card to my PC, and attached it to a simple antenna that receives 39 local channels. I also added a remote control allowing me to sit back and control everything from my sofa. <br /><br />Of course, I also found out about internet TV, about Hulu, Boxee and iTunes with 1000's of free podcasts. No, I don't miss cable at all!<br /><br />I wrote up my experiences on my blog: <br />http://technocatsblog.blogspot.com/technocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898760444890473858noreply@blogger.com