Windows PCTV

What is Windows PCTV? It is often used to refer to the use of your MacIntosh or Windows PC as a TV. For example, SatelliteDirect.com , advertises the use of your computer along with their software (a one-time purchase, no monthly fees) to get “over 3,500 channels” including sports, movies, news, TV shows, and more from the U.S. and 98 other countries.

They advertise having the same or better video and audio quality without any hardware installation such as tuner cards, satellite dishes, or cable modems, and no monthly fees as both cable and satellite TV require. And with more channels, “over 3,500 channels.” So, as a result, they say Windows PCTV is better than cable or satellite TV; the online satellite internet pc tv turns your Windows PC into a TV. No other hardware or tv tuner required. Works with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Mac.

Click here to discover more about SatelliteDirect.com Windows PCTV. They also have this video…

Online TV – Internet TV

The internet has changed the way we work, shop, book travel, and spend our free time. Now, it is changing the way we watch TV too.  Internet TV, otherwise known as online TV, is the latest Internet technology.  And it is changing rapidly as television viewers rapidly switch from cable TV and satellite TV to online TV.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the options.

Netflix:
Netflix is a monthly service similar to cable TV or satellite TV but comes through the Internet and is commercial free.  It’s downside is that you have to pay the monthly subscription fee and it doesn’t get the latest movies.  You have to go to Apple TV or Blockbuster for the latest video releases.  Also, Netflix does not have all of the TV episodes of any given TV show.  For the price, Netflix is an outstanding value, although many of their movies are second rate.

Apple TV:
Apple TV offers a variety of programming including Netflix (if you subscribe to Netflix).  They have an excellent selection of TV shows and movies, better than Netflix, but charge a premium pay-per-view price for the commercial-free, watch-anytime convenience.  $2.99 per TV episode and $4.99 per movie are their general prices so it adds up quickly.  Apple TV also has the additional cost of its hardware device, the actual Apple TV box.

Hulu:
Hulu offers limited programming that is obtainable elsewhere on the Internet so you are in essence paying for the convenience of them having compiled what is available for free on the Internet in one convenient location.  If you go to Hulu, type in any TV show title you might find a few episodes, but you will not find all of the episodes like with Apple TV.  For example, if you type in Fringe, you will find only season 1 episodes and five of the most recent episodes, the same episodes that Fox makes available on their website for free (with commercials) for a limited time.

Microsoft’s “Internet TV in Windows Media Center”
I’m sure Microsoft’s “Internet TV in Windows Media Center” will improve as time goes on but at this point in time it is a let down.  I was unable to locate any quality programming using their software.  The one advantage is that it is free.

Broadcast TV Online Channels (for example, to watch Fringe TV episode you would go here)
Because TV viewers are rapidly shifting from cable TV and Satellite TV to online TV, broadcast stations are forced into offering some of their programming online.  But it is frustrating at best.  Poor audio quality, commercial interruptions, and the inability to pause and fast-forward without a major hassle makes it an unpleasant experience.  But if you are bored at work, it is fun!

Satellite Direct
Satellite Direct is a software program that puts all of the Internet’s TV channels in one convenienct-to-find and easy-to-use software program.  Unlike any of the other options listed above, it offers over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and 98 other countries.  And, unlike Netflix, Apple TV, and Hulu, there is no monthly subscription fee… just a one-time fee for the software.  And there is no hardware to install, as is the case with Apple TV.  It sounded too good to be true so I bought the software and tested it out.  It’s important to test it out when the stations are “on-air” (not late at night).  With that in mind, it’s impressive.  There were a few stations that seemed to be always off-line but if you bookmark those stations you like, you never have to search around for stations once you find desirable television channels.  Click here for more information. They offer a satisfaction guarantee so I knew I could get my money back if I didn’t like it.  But I like it and there are no additional monthly fees… just the one time download fee.

SatelliteDirect’s TV by Internet software, often called Windows PCTV, is a one-time software download that lets you watch Internet TV on your computer, Mac or PC. No monthly fees. No tuner cards neccesary. No hardware to install. Just a one-time fee for the software. Then you can watch over 3,500 channels (click here for a list of the types of channels) from around the world including the U.S. and 99 other countries (click here for a list of countries). This includes all of your favorite television shows, news, and sports, plus free movies. And it comes with a 100% 60 day money-back guarantee and excellent technical support.

What do I enjoy the most?
I especially enjoy being able to watch free movies online (over 75 movie channels), having access to over 45 ESPN channels, and being able to watch news from other countries such as the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. In addition, I can often watch sports championships abroad; sports like soccer, cricket, rugby, tennis, field hockey, and volleyball in countries such as Europe, U.K., Africa, and Asia. So if you want… – to stop paying monthly for TV, movies, news, or sports television, – to watch TV from any computer including your laptop while traveling, – over 45 ESPN channels and
– over 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world, including all of the major broadcast channels … then you will enjoy SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.
Click here to watch a video about SatelliteDirect’s Internet TV.

Using Windows PCTV by switching to Satellite Direct is simple and straightforward: After your one time payment, you can download their easy-to-use software directly onto your PC or laptop. No hardware to install. Simply: 1. Download- Fill out the registration form, and our easy registration system will process your ONE TIME payment. That’s right, no monthly bills – ever. Then follow the easy, on screen instructions to download our software. No hardware to install, no equipment to buy. Internet Security Note: The secure order form on the next page will look like the screenshot shown to the right (–>). 2. Watch and Enjoy – Sit back and enjoy thousands of television channels, from soaps and sports to movies and dramas, any time, day or night.

SatelliteDirect Checkout Page

“For the first time in 20 years, the number of homes in the United States with television sets has dropped,” states NYTimes author Brian Stelter (“Ownership Of TV Sets Falls in U.S” (printed May 3, 2011). And it’s no wonder! Why pay monthly cable TV or monthly satellite TV bills when you can watch Internet TV.

Don’t pay another cable bill while enjoying 3,500 channels from the U.S. and around the world.
Click here to learn more about Satellite Direct Windows PC TV and how it works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does this product come with a money-back guarantee?
Yes, it comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee – no questions asked.

Does Windows PCTV include movies?
Yes, just like regular television includes movies, so does Windows PCTV.

Can I listen to radio with Satellite Direct Windows PCTV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to listen to radio. The radio stations include U.S. stations plus radio station from around the world.

Can I watch live sports with Satellite Direct Internet TV?
Yes, on the Satellite Direct toolbar (see below) there is an option to watch live sports television from the U.S. and around the world. This includes ESPN channels and sports such as soccer, Nascar auto racing, table tennis, bowling, football, horse racing, NBA, golf, sky sports, super cross, wrestling, and much more.

Is this software a scam?
I own and use this software. I love it. It has all of the major network channels (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX) from numerous major cities that air my favorite television shows plus movies, sports, and news. If you are traveling with a laptop, Satellite Direct’s software is especially fun. I also enjoy watching TV from other countries. With 99 countries listed, there is a lot to choose from.

But can’t you get some of these channels on the Internet?
Some of the channels can be found on the Internet, but not all of them, at least not easily. Satellite Direct puts them all into one convenient, easy to access location. And there software program makes it easy to bookmark your favorites television and radio and sports stations.

What does the software look like?
See screenshots below.

Can I use this software and watch television with my computer and view it on my TV?
Yes, if you connect the video output of your computer to your TV. For example, I connect my laptop to my large TV using an HDMI cable.

When I see samples of the software it shows a small screen image of the television program. Can I make it big, full screen?
Yes. Notice in the screen shots below there is a “Full Screen” option on the toolbar. When you click this it fills up the entire computer monitor or television screen.

If I live in a remote area that doesn’t offer cable TV or satellite TV but has broadband Internet can I still use Satellite Direct to watch TV on my PC?
Yes because the television comes through the Internet so all you need is a high-speed (DSL or cable Internet broadband) Internet connection.

Do I really get 3,500 channels?
I haven’t counted them but it is a lot of channels. A lot! Just the number of U.S.A. television channels is huge. Admittedly some are off-air at night and some simply don’t work but most of them do work. I recommend bookmarking the channels that you like, which puts them in your Favorites folder for easy access.

Why do you say it’s free?
Because there is no hardware to buy and install (no TV tuner cards) and because there are no monthly bills like with cable TV or satellite TV, people often call Windows PCTV “Free PCTV.” There is the one time fee for the software, but the television does not cost.