Dual Tuner CableCARD Receiver
WinTV-DCR-2650 is just like a cable TV set top box (a "DVR" box) in that it can be used to watch and record TV from digital cable. There are a couple of differences:
All of your cable TV channels, including premium cable channels such as HBO and Showtime, can be watched and recorded with the WinTV-HVR-2650 and Windows Media Center. But keep in mind you still need to have a subscription to these premium channels in order to watch and record them.
Pay per view and video on demand will not be available through the WinTV-DCR-2650 since it requires a two way communication to your cable operator.
Microsoft has created a test program to tell if your PC has the correct resources to run the CableCARD receiver.
Watch and record basic and premium cable TV on your PC. Records in the original HD quality.
Dual cable TV tuners: watch one channel while recording another, or record two channels at the same time!
Simply to install via USB
Works with Windows Media Center (Windows 7 and 8)
What is the WinTV-DCR-2650?
WinTV-DCR-2650 is a cable TV set top box which you can purchase. The only on going fees are your monthly cable service fees plus the cost of the CableCARD (which costs around $5 per month).
WinTV-DCR-2650 has two tuners, so with Windows 7 Media Center you can record two TV programs at the same time, or you can watch one TV program while recording another.
There are a few applications besides Windows Media Center which will work with the WinTV-DCR-2650. These programs will allow you to watch and record cable TV programs which are marked as "copy freely" by your local cable operator. Most of these programs are your network TV channels including CBS, NBC and Fox. Click on the Third Party apps button above to see an up to date list of these programs.