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<blockquote data-quote="AaronGNP" data-source="post: 224914" data-attributes="member: 64974">I've recently decided to turn the machine I've been using as a file server, into a HTPC.&nbsp; I've spent the past few days digging through reviews on the web, including going through the different TV Tuners and Remotes on newegg.&nbsp; When I find one that I think will work for me, I find out something bad about it.&nbsp; I need help and a nudge in the right direction.&nbsp; First, here are my system specs:2.4 GHz Celeron Single Core~1 Gig RAM (PC 2100)Windows XP Pro (SP2)Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600 ProSB Live Sound CardWhat I want:ATSC Tuner (Preferably with QAM, but not a deal breaker, as I currently do not have cable)Compatibility with XP (non MCE.&nbsp; Preferred that it is also compatible with Vista, for when I eventually upgrade)One that will work with MediaPortal <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Remote control that will work with XP (I prefer that it's RF rather than IR, but I can live without.&nbsp; Bonus points if it has mouse control, but again, I can live without).Preferably, I'd go with a bundle that includes the remote and TV card, for about $100 USD.&nbsp; If it's suggested that i buy them seperately, I'd still like a price around that point.So does anyone have any suggestions for an HTPC n00b?-AGNP</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AaronGNP, post: 224914, member: 64974"] I've recently decided to turn the machine I've been using as a file server, into a HTPC. I've spent the past few days digging through reviews on the web, including going through the different TV Tuners and Remotes on newegg. When I find one that I think will work for me, I find out something bad about it. I need help and a nudge in the right direction. [b]First, here are my system specs:[/b] 2.4 GHz Celeron Single Core ~1 Gig RAM (PC 2100) Windows XP Pro (SP2) Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600 Pro SB Live Sound Card [b]What I want:[/b] ATSC Tuner (Preferably with QAM, but not a deal breaker, as I currently do not have cable) Compatibility with XP (non MCE. Preferred that it is also compatible with Vista, for when I eventually upgrade) One that will work with MediaPortal :) Remote control that will work with XP (I prefer that it's RF rather than IR, but I can live without. Bonus points if it has mouse control, but again, I can live without). Preferably, I'd go with a bundle that includes the remote and TV card, for about $100 USD. If it's suggested that i buy them seperately, I'd still like a price around that point. So does anyone have any suggestions for an HTPC n00b? -AGNP [/QUOTE]

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