I wanted to watch TV on my PC and not a little research and this is what I heard. There are essentially 2 ways. One way is to buy a PCTV device and the other is to use the satellite TV software. I'm going to go through what are the pros and cons of both.
Easy installation.
A PCTV device can come in the form of a PCI or USB device. Personally, I prefer the USB version because I like opening my PC and messing up my table. In addition, the USB version can be used both for desktops and notebooks that make it more versatile.
To watch TV on my PC using satellite TV software is even easier. All you need do is download the software (I have to pay for it, of course) and install it. Then I can access thousands of channels at once. No hardware and no messy wires. My favorite choice.
Portability.
This will apply if you are carrying a laptop. If I were watching TV on my PC or laptop with a PCTV device, I have to carry the device wherever you go to enjoy live TV. While a satellite TV software, there is nothing to do except my laptop. Sweet. Moreover, the software minimizes using me to lose the device.
Cost and value.
Why do I say cost and value is: do you realize that certain things that we buy last longer and give us satisfaction much better but cost a bit more than other alternatives. In this case the goods gives us courage, with a little more investment.
However, this does not really apply to the device and software PCTV satellite TV. To watch TV on my PC using the PCTV device easily brought me back for a hundred dollars, while a software which offers over 3000 channels does not cost more than $ 50. The cost is lower, but yet offers more value. Interesting.
The beauty of both solutions is the fact that the user investment is a matter of time. You pay for one and that is all you need. Much better than the monthly subscription-based cable TV, if you ask me.
