Recession antidote: Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner

It does not matter if we are in a recession as we are or if the economy is fine, we love the word free, so how would you like free-to-air Digital TV, well you can with the Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner ATSC/QAM. This cool device offers unencrypted Digital Cable TV.

This USB gadget uses 64-QAM and 256-QAM; this is the mandated modulation schemes in the U.S. for digital as standardized by the SCTE. The Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner will support up to 1920×1080i, which is not Full HDTV. There is also support for Dolby Digital AC3 Audio Output.

How cool is it to turn your normally boring PC into a DVR (Digital Video Recorder with this USB TV Tuner. Once set up you will be able to play back recordings in full original digital quality, as well as rewinds and fast forward live TV shows, you can even pause live TV.

Woot are currently offering the Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner ATSC/QAM for $29.99.