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    PCMCIA TV Tuner

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Shup00, Apr 24, 2005.

  1. Shup00

    Shup00 Newbie

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    Hello, I searched the forum and can't seem to find what i was looking for. Anyways, I was wondering how does a pcmcia tv tuner card compare to a usb one? I am looking at the lifevew one
    http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/21914/1488/

    does anyone have any experience with this brand or this card?
    thx
     
    Shup00, Apr 24, 2005
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  2. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    did you ever though of the MSI VOX USB 2.0..
    it super tiny....and around 60USD and I think it's faster than PCMCIA

    http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/multimedia/mut_index.php
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Apr 25, 2005
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  3. skankster

    skankster Newbie

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    I was wondering if there is some kind of Wireless TV Tuner, just like the older Game Gear Tv-Tuner was, you know?

    I do not need cable in entrances, just an antenna and voilá - open tv channels on the notebook - perfect for travels or places without a tv.

    The MSI Vox Lazzzy_Dude talked about is a nice thing, but I dont think it receive wireless tv signals (just like radio).
    And the PCMCIA card solution, well... I couldnt find if it does what I´m looking for...

     
    skankster, Apr 27, 2005
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  4. Robko

    Robko Notebook Guru

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    I personaly don't think that the USB version is advantage. It will slow down the PC much more than connecting it straight to the PCI BUS and using the DMA controller of the computer, transfer trough USB controller takes much more processor cycles than master device on the PCI bus. PCMCIA has much less cabelling. I would chose the PCMCIA version even the MSI is much known as manifacture
     
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    powerpig Newbie

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    As I posted in another thread, I have the Lifeview card and it works very well on both cable TV and off air. It also will record shows like a Tivo. Overall, it works great!
     
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  6. Shup00

    Shup00 Newbie

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    oooh thanks for all of your replies ^_^
    looks like I might go for the PCMCIA version after all

    powerpig where did you buy your Lifeview card? I tried looking for one in the local stores but no luck and neither can I find a site that will ship to Canada. [B)]

    If anyone can suggest where I can order one I'd appreciate it [ :D]
     
    Shup00, Apr 27, 2005
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