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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:33 pm Post: 2790404 -

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Skip it, not worth the money. Basically what they are doing is pulling free over the air channels and aggregating them into a front-end program that you install on your pc. Most of the channels are cable access, wacky UHF channels you've never heard of, and rebroadcasts of DVB feeds. Some of the channels are even zoo webcams! If too many people are watching a channel you won't be able to get in to see it.

Basically in a nutshell what they are doing is taking a setup like this:
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/FAQ.htm#What_are_Free_To_Air_(FTA)_channels

and just rebroadcasting it via the web. I bought it because for 30 bucks I thought I'd check it out. Picture quality is crap. It's only as good as the videos you'd see posted on cnn.com. They look ok in a small window but at full screen they are horrible. I was tempted by a one time payment for lots of free commercial channels (I was thinking basic cable via the web) but sadly the old axiom rings true. If it seems too good to be true it probably is. Save your $30 bucks.

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DTV4PC is just a Scam my husband got it & they won't refund. You can get same thing on internet when you go to the TV channels. No the Movies are not up to date they are back in 50's & all I saw were black & white movies. My advice is don't get it it is a wast of money.

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I purchased DTV4PC and really am enjoying it. It opens up a whole new world - well actually opens up the world to you via your desktop.
Yes, if you are internet savvy you probably could find some of these websites - good for you.
For me I enjoy the icon on my desktop and the possibilities are endless.
I would definitely recommend DSL or high speed cable connection & a large monitor.
I can catchup on network shows that I missed.
Enjoy music from other countries
Local News from an area where I grew up - now I live 1500 miles away but still have friends & family there.
I have watched some first run movies like The Bucket List, Waitress, Over Her Dead Body, Sweeney Todd & many more and I just installed it 3 weeks ago. NO HIDDEN FEES or SUBSCRIPTION COSTS
I would definately recommend it. Well worth the $30 - also comes with a $18 rebate. Net Price $12