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    Cable TV to USB

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Clutch, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    When I go to college my dorm has cable TV, I would like to use it without getting a TV.

    Are there any cheap adapters for going from cable (coaxial?) to usb?
    The laptop is a Toshiba R10.
     
    Clutch, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    I doubt that exists.... You would need a TV tuner.
     
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  3. sirmetman

    sirmetman Notebook Virtuoso

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    There aren't cable to USB adapters per se, but there are cable tuners that attach by USB to your PC. That would probably fit the bill for you. I don't think they would generally qualify as cheap, at least by college accounting standards, I think.
     
    sirmetman, Jun 3, 2009
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    USB TV Tuners.... was in the same boat as you a year ago...

    i got my USB Volar Max TV Tuner for $55... seen it on sale at $45 before too...

    or kworld has cheap ones for $20-$30...

    read this:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=386407

    if you need to pay comcast, might as well get an external antenna and get REAL high-def TV (well, for mostly drama/tv shows at night where they broadcast 720p/1080i anyways).... if you are within range of a broadcasting tower... antennaweb.org

    if you need more pointers/information, feel free to ask...
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 3, 2009
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  5. sirmetman

    sirmetman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I stand corrected then. :) Sounds like you are on your way to TV watching glory.
     
    sirmetman, Jun 3, 2009
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  6. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    The review of the product you have looks prefect for what I want
    Just now it is $75 :(
     
    Clutch, Jun 3, 2009
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  7. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    get up an account over at slickdeals.net and put in a deal alert for TV Tuner (or kworld or volar max or hauppauge... stay away from kworld rebates though... )

    that's how i got my $55 deal...
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 3, 2009
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