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To: Zincman who wrote (54468)	5/6/2007 4:14:39 PM
From: Big Dog	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110653

I'm getting pretty durn confused now. I looked...I don't have a video card. My display is connected to what looks like a "serial" port...although there is another serial port next to it, but a little different shape. I want to end up with two display's, one of which can be used for either TV or a dual computer display. From what you say, I need to install: 1. A video card with two outputs (I have no idea what my display's will require, I will buy two new ones - what should I buy with regards to DVI or whatever...) 2. A TV card. This card will do what? Allow me to connect the cable form the wall to input TV to the computer? Can I get one that has the DVR function? Install both of those, and I am set...si ? When I play a DVD on my computer, can I direct it to play on one of my new displays? Will this look like "TV" ? Ok...here is another question...can I use a "Cablecard" on my computer from the cable company like on a regular TV so I can get the full range of digital channels and HD ? dumb dog