The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    built in tv tuner on laptops vs external lcd for games?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Goren, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    951
    Messages:
    2,739
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    All I have is my laptop, no tv, no external monitors, etc. I'd like to buy a PS2 and an Xbox360 in the near future.

    Through searches it seems that there's either a quality issue or slight lag when using a usb tv tuner.. however how about those that are internal? I noticed the HP DV5 for example has an option for a built in tv-tuner, will this work?
    I've also heard of the Avermedia Volar max usb tv tuner that is supposed to be good.

    or should I just get an external lcd with a built in TV-tuner? (perhaps one with an IPS screen as well?)
     
    Goren, Oct 19, 2008
    #1
  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

    Reputations:
    486
    Messages:
    2,596
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    56
    just get an external LCD.... using ur laptop to play games = faster deathrate for your laptop....

    not to mention that a 19" LCD > a 13-15" laptop screen if ur at home and 'docking'
     
    paper_wastage, Oct 19, 2008
    #2
  3. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

    Reputations:
    353
    Messages:
    1,216
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55

    Can you tell me more about why there is faster deathrate?
     
    Michel.K, Oct 19, 2008
    #3
  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

    Reputations:
    486
    Messages:
    2,596
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    56
    ur using ur laptop more to play games on the screen... using it more = dies faster right? (unless ur in some kind of universe where its the oppsite.... :D)

    unless u want to game on-the-go with ur laptop when u go visit someone else, i'd stick to an external LCD
     
    paper_wastage, Oct 20, 2008
    #4
  5. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

    Reputations:
    353
    Messages:
    1,216
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    You mean that the screen wares out quicker than normal browsing? :) I really never seen an LCD get worn out :)

    But i can agree that it's more suitable to play on an external screen!
     
    Michel.K, Oct 20, 2008
    #5
  6. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    931
    Messages:
    3,882
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Plus, internal TV tuners can introduce a delay in video and audio as it encodes the analog signals from your console into digital image & sounds for use.
     
    TehSuigi, Oct 20, 2008
    #6
  7. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

    Reputations:
    330
    Messages:
    1,742
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I've played video games on a low quality TV tuner on my laptop. I had no lag issues with it. Worked fine.
     
    millermagic, Oct 20, 2008
    #7
  8. davidfor

    davidfor Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    65
    Messages:
    262
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The two internal tuners I have seen are actually USB devices. They plug into a slot on the motherboard, but are reported in Device Manager as USB connected devices.

    Get the LCD. You will be happier in the long run.

    David
     
    davidfor, Oct 21, 2008
    #8
  9. papa95472

    papa95472 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Since you've successfully managed to play games with an attached console, maybe you might be able to help me figure this out.
    I'm able to watch& record tv with my tuner which has five inputs:three RCA-red, white, yellow
    one svideo
    and one RG6 (Coaxial)
    I've got the PS2 connected to the RCA inputs but I can't seem to detect the signal with my laptop.
    I'm positive the jacks are inputs.
    Thanks.
     
    papa95472, Nov 10, 2008
    #9
  10. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

    Reputations:
    258
    Messages:
    2,186
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Just get an hdtv.
     
    Chango99, Nov 10, 2008
    #10
  11. dazza1shot

    dazza1shot Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    hi i work on the offshore oil rigs and like to play games while i am away from home working my old laptop was not to great at playing games and struggled to play fear at low settings.

    As such i spent a lot of time looking into how i could utilise my 17" laptop screen for playing my 360 or ps3.
    The device i found was called game bridge that was manufactured by adaptec now while this worked as a bit of a fix for me while at work, I have to say that the results were far from great i did notice in games like assasins creed and cod4 the visual experience was far from enjoyable, for instance sniper missions on cod4 were almost impossible.

    Another thing that ruined my hgaming experience was the fact that whenever you character was running in the game everything seemded to be a bit blaired.
    dont get me wrong it works ok for traveling but i went and got myself a better laptop in the end, if you are never going to travel with your consoles i i would suggest getting a tv to get the full potential out of your 360.

    Hope this helps
     
    dazza1shot, Nov 11, 2008
    #11