Considering Media Center Computer -- Please Advise

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Hi,

Doing some research and am still confused on the following:

1) With the new MCE service pack you can now support 4 tuners (2 analog and
2 HD). However, is HD still limited to over-the-air HD or does it now
support HD when fed from my cable or satellite box?

2) Do any of the manufacturers make a model with a built in AM radio as
well?

Alan


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