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    USB TV Tuner Enquiry

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by radiantfire, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. radiantfire

    radiantfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm just wondering whether a USB TV tuner would allow me to play my Wii using my laptop's screen. I'm not sure how it works, or if I need any more items to make it work.

    Any insight would be great.
     
    radiantfire, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    I will work, but most usb tuners have lag/delay. Should be ok for games that don't require timing (guitar hero, etc). :cool:

    If you look around, some expresscard tuners have a much better lag times.
     
    Ripfire, Aug 28, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Few TV tuners can support A/V inputs but from what i hear it lags.
     
    flipfire, Aug 28, 2009
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Not to derail, but look at the poster names...

    Radiant fire
    Rip fire
    Flip fire

    :D lol
     
    Ripfire, Aug 28, 2009
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  5. radiantfire

    radiantfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^lol
    nice observation

    Any way to help with the lag?
     
    radiantfire, Aug 28, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    :D :D good catch

    This guy managed to run his Wii on a $15 PCI tv tuner but keep in mind its for a PCI desktop.

    A good USB/expresscard tuner should be able to produce the same results.
     
    flipfire, Aug 28, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    PCI cards may have onboard hardware acceleration to quicken the decoding...

    i have tested component/svideo from gamecube on my Pinnacle PCTV Pro and AverMedia Volar Max... there's definite a lag there...
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 29, 2009
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    If it has a timeshift enabled then it will lag by 1 second.
     
    flipfire, Aug 29, 2009
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