So you're taking a break from work (after making sure the boss isn't looking!) & you wish you could watch a few minutes of satellite TV on your PC or laptop. Wouldn't that be awesome! But how can you watch internet TV on your PC for FREE?There are 2 ways to watch satellite TV online with your PC. You can use a free service or pay for TV to PC software. After reviewing the ways to watch internet television, I found that both the free and paid services are completely legal yet both have pros and cons.
Satellite TV to PC Software
If you want premium video & sound, TV on PC software is the best route and the software is very affordable. I reviewed software costing between $29 and $159. Most had monthly fees. I found 3 that work GREAT and cost only $29-$49 with no monthly fees. Once you purchase the software, install it on your desktop or laptop, it belongs to you.
The major advantages of satellite TV for PC software is not only the video and sound quality but also the HUGE amount of content. Because there is an initial cost, the online satellite TV providers can afford to "pump up" the bandwidth. This equals ultra-fast streaming speeds with no broken images and HD quality audio.
Best of all, these services offer a 100% money back guarantee and 24/7 tech support.
Stream Online Movies $34.99
This software is AWESOME. With instant downloads and immediate access to over 3000 Radio & Internet Television channels, it is hands down the leader. They are the oldest and well known TV to PC content provider with 10 years of research behind their product. They offer a 60 day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you don't like what you get, you'll get a 100% refund. Visit Stream Online Movies
iSoftware TV $49.95
iSoftware TV offers instant downloads with immediate access to +2000 satellite TV & Radio channels for your PC. Just like Satellite TV to PC Elite, iSoftware offers internet TV with gorgeous picture and sound quality and ultra-fast video streams. The install is super easy even for newbies. They too offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You really should check them out. Visit iSoftware TV
PC Show Buzz $29.95
PC Show Buzz TV for PC offers a phenomenal product at almost 1/2 the price as the others. You can watch ultra-fast streaming TV online with crystal clear video and sound along with 2500 channels of awesome content. Included is the industry standard 100% Money back Guarantee. They are new to the game so get yours now before the price goes up! Visit New PC Show Buzz
Free Online Television
When you watch TV on your PC for free, you will sacrifice sound and video quality. You get jumpy video from interrupted streaming along with sound that cuts in and out. Your content choices are also very limited when using a free services. Now, if you are ok with these shortfalls, free TV may be for you.
Here are the more popular free services that provide Television content for your PC screen:
Hulu
Hulu, an NBC product, is currently the big gun of online TV. Hulu has the largest selection of content and features along with many of your favorite TV programs. Here is some of the available content.
NBC News
Family Guy
SNL
Tonight Show
Heroes
Stargate SG-1
Basically, if it is on NBC, you can find it on Hulu. The picture and sound quality lack (especially during peak viewing times) but what do want for free? The interface is well designed and this site is definitely worth a look. Flip open your laptop and Check out Hulu.
Remember, no matter if you decide to go for the free internet TV or the software for TV on PC, the picture and sound will only be as good as your desktop or laptop computers components. If you have an older PC (over 5-6 years old) or limited memory, you may not get the best picture and sound. But either way, it will cost you nothing to try watching TV online using your PC or Laptop.
Good Information. I am currently using couple of free services and the quality is below par of what I receive at home. I will try out some of those mention above as I am constantly on the move. thanks for the infor