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OEM PC Requirement Lifted for CableCard Tuners

Sep 9, 2009
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cedia_expo_2009.jpgUpdate: For full details on all of Microsoft’s announcements at the CEDIA 2009 press conference please check out this post.

Microsoft has officially announced at their CEDIA 2009 event that the restriction of having an OEM built computer in order to get CableCard tuners has been lifted. You will now be able to add CableCard tuners to any PC. This is a huge announcement for the enthusiast crowd who like the idea of building their own home theatre computers instead of buying one off the shelf. Now lets hope for cheaper CableCard tuners!

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Josh has been writing software since his parents brought home their first computer. His love for gadgets and technology eventually spurred a passion for home theater technology. After starting the DMZ, he received Microsoft’s MVP award for Windows Media Center. Even though the beloved home theater PC platform is all but dead he continues to tinker with consumer entertainment technology. He’s a life-long gamer and DIY smart home enthusiast. He co-hosts the Entertainment 2.0 podcast with Richard Gunther and the DMZ’s gaming podcast, Story Players, with Joe DeStazio.

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