| I remember once been called upon to recommend an | | | | hundreds of local HD stations .Satellite HDTV |
| HDTV equipment, for a colleague surprise birthday gift, | | | | packages are often more affordable than cable |
| I learn then that getting the right equipment was one | | | | counterparts. Most transmissions are now IP based |
| thing another and crucial was to settle on how one will | | | | which explain the increase of satellite software |
| be receiving HDTV programming. | | | | enabling satellite TV on PC. Cons: Most existing |
| I recalled from the dealer then that, as with standard | | | | subscribers must buy Set-Top Boxes (STBs) and will |
| TV, I have three choices for transmission, cable, | | | | have to upgrade their STBs to receive MPEG-4 |
| satellite, or an over-the-air antenna. Each method has | | | | transmissions. |
| its pros and cons, as well as its own set of special | | | | The Required Equipment: The service providers will |
| equipment requirements. In this article, I will compare the | | | | you supply an HDTV or an HD monitor. You may also |
| satellite and the cable option. | | | | need to purchase and install a triple LNB satellite dish |
| CABLE - Pros: Many carriers will offer the set-top box, | | | | and an HD satellite box or a DVR. Most the provider |
| HD DVR, or HD package for less than $10 per month, | | | | has local retailers in most neighborhoods. |
| if not free couple with availability of wide variety of | | | | There is a strong alternative competitor for both |
| programming available, including cable HDTV networks | | | | satellite and cable presently which online TV software |
| and local HDTV stations. Since your HDTV is digitally | | | | enabling PC users watch satellite TV on their PC. This |
| ready, you only need a smart card (CableCard) | | | | can be watched from all over the world with a good |
| available from your cable provider, to receive all | | | | internet connection. |
| programming, including HD- no cable box necessary. | | | | This software has been programmed to receive, |
| You have bundled broadband Internet access available | | | | decipher and deliver satellite TV signals right on your |
| from most cable providers. | | | | PC. The main benefit of this over Cable TV |
| Cons: you are still saddle with monthly charges - a | | | | subscription is that cable TV providers will require you |
| small monthly premium beyond the standard cable bill | | | | to pay monthly subscription fees, whereas this |
| and you are prone to limited access if live in the rural | | | | software allows you to view more channels at no |
| areas where the cable does not cover. Though more | | | | costs. |
| HDTV programming is available over cable than via an | | | | Free Tv on PC, Online TV, live internet TV, watch TV |
| antenna, choices are still very limited. | | | | on computer, satellite TV computer, satellite TV for |
| The Required Equipment: For the Cable box method, | | | | PC, and TV on Your PC are popular slogans on the |
| you will be supply an HDTV or an HD monitor. The | | | | Internet today heralding this satellite TV on PC for free! |
| cable company will also provide an HD cable box or | | | | for a one time payment, Yes, No monthly or quarterly |
| an HD DVR. For the smart card option: a Digital Cable | | | | charges. For more information read 'watch Satellite TV |
| Ready HDTV will be provided with an option of a | | | | on PC for free 'and 'Watch Internet TV free on your |
| DVR, a full on-screen programming guide, and/or | | | | PC' |
| video-on-demand services. | | | | Be on a safe side read this reviews on most popular |
| SATELLITE Pros: with the new MPEG-4 compression | | | | satellite TV on PC software.. I vote this satellite TV on |
| technology present with most satellite carriers, it will | | | | PC having tested them and no Spyware and Adware |
| afford a subscribers many of HD networks and | | | | present that is common with most of these products. |