You gave no info on your PC!!!
So here is some info, just use XP home/pro. Don't bother with EP MCE the "extra" multi media stuff in it is junk.
Get an good ATI video card. Put in a 120bg or bigger secondary drive.
I have a 19" CRT that I use.
You need a good antenna, here is a link that will help.
http://www.checkhd.com/zipentry.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Default.aspx
"Finally, is there a way to separate the video output so the TV and PC portions can appear separately in a PIP arrangement? (I think this is a "no" - I imagine the TV "operates" within a window)."
It will also do full screen. This does depend on your video card and how it works. Here is a link that has a lot of info on the ATI HD wonder. John
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=511835
I understand the simplest approach is buying a "black box" ATSC tuner, but the prospect of having a PC-based solution is appealing because of DVR capability and the all-around benefits of having a PC with a gigantic monitor. I've read some of the other threads about ATI's HDTV Wonder, which seems to be up to the ask, but I'm trying to determine if I have a handle on the details.
First of all, it seems the success of the installation relies upon the capabilities of the video card (I know this is separate from the HDTV Wonder). I assume the right setup will produce a picture quality equal to that of a stand-alone tuner. I'm wondering if simply using the RGB output (i.e. 15-pin D-sub - I have the Panasonic with this input) with an appropriately high resolution is the best, or whether I should use DVI/HDMI.
Second, is it correct that the motherboard should be surround-capable and provide digital audio out?
Finally, is there a way to separate the video output so the TV and PC portions can appear separately in a PIP arrangement? (I think this is a "no" - I imagine the TV "operates" within a window).

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