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    USA Tv tuner recommendation

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ekovalsky, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. ekovalsky

    ekovalsky Notebook Consultant

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    Several SXPS16 reviews show a built-in Tv tuner but these must only be on exported units. Mine does not have an integrated Tv tuner nor is there an exterior port for antenna connection. So I'm looking for a USB or Expresscard solution.

    I just bought a Hava Platinum HD which should stream cable TV over wifi, though HD channels are limited to 720x480i quality. Good thing is it will integrate with Windows Media Center.

    I do get a bunch of HD channels in 1080i with ClearQAM (Cox in Phoenix) so that is the type of tuner I want. ATSC would be nice too although I suspect a big external antenna will be necessary to get satisfactory signal, limiting its usefulness.

    Any particular model recommendations ? I was looking mainly at the AverMedia Volar MAX, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q or 1500, & K-World UB-435Q.
     
    ekovalsky, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    Volar Max :)

    http://antennaweb.org to check where the nearest tv broadcast tower is... under 10 miles, a decents small indoor antenna facing the window should to the work
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 15, 2009
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