USB or Firewire TV in solution?

Hello all,
I am a happy mac mini owner since I converted last March. I have ordered myself a top of the line iBook (will be here Tuesday!) and will be giving my mini up to my Dad, an entrenched PC poweruser that is willing to make the switch after spending a few months with a series b blueberry iMac running OS 10.3.5\8\9
The only problem is that he has a TV tuner card in his PC, and he watches TV on his big nice monitor alot. Is there a USB or Firewire solution to provide this functionality?
I am looking forward to going wireless with an Airport Extreme!
William

I would agree with a brody on the Elgato eyeTV solution.
I have used the DTT and 410 models (in the UK) and they have worked really well.
iFelix

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