How do I use my macbook to watch cable tv?

Does anyone know the best way to hook my macbook up directly to a standard cable jack to watch tv?
Thanks!
Colette

I prefer the eyetv products.
http://www.elgato.com/
You cannot hook directly to a cable tv jack without an interface such as one of these.
Mort

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