I can ill afford to put out the money first then wait 2 to 3 months to get MY money back. I HATE the use of mail in rebates![]()
I've had my laptop for 4 years(had to replace the hard drive 3x) and I'm finally learning my lesson with sticking to a desktop.
I primarily use the computer to go online, to watch dvds, and to download music/videos. Since I'm not a gamer, a really great video card isn't a necessity.
What I am interested in is the Windows XP Media Center Edition and would like to start using my computer as a tv/"tivo". Having a remote control would certainly make things a lot easier for me. I'm new to this, so any advice on what sort of tv tuner card I should be looking for would be helpful
So any suggestions to brands/models? And. I'm not looking for a Dell.
There is a Best Buy, Circuit City and Comp USA near me. I would prefer to buy the system from one of these places rather than from online.
Thanks in advance!

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