Users who are looking for simple TV tuner and PVR functionality of their TV have another choice to eqip their PC accordingly. Pinnacle offers an internal TV tuner board and an external TV tuner device which transform computers into media centers. products include a TV tuner with a remote control and Pinnacle's MediaManager software. PMC

software lets users view live television with the added ability to record, pause, and create instant replays with the touch of a button, as well as schedule their favorite programs for recording using Internet-based programming guides. The internal board is available for $99, the external device is priced at $129.