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    Dell Tv tuner

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DougxD, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. DougxD

    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone tell me what a AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress ATSC TV Tuner is and how I use it? can I plug it into my cable box?
     
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    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone?....
     
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    surefire Notebook Consultant

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    it is a portable TV tuner that plugs into an available ExpressCard slot on your laptop, granting you access to free over-the-air ATSC high-definition TV content.
    comes with a portable antenna for signal reception but it is recommended to buy a stronger antenna

    also go to antennaweb.org and put in your address to see what's available over-the-air

    can also be used to recieve clear QAM signal from your cable outlet

    one of the best indoor antennas i know of is http://antennasdirect.com/DB2_Indoor_antenna.html
     
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    surefire Notebook Consultant

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    works with xp or vista media center
    although these things usually come with their own software
    i would still recommend u use media center especially on vista
     
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    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanx for the info I think I'll try it.
     
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    crystallakegary Notebook Consultant

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    AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress (HC82U)
    The AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress, honored with the 2008 CES Innovations Design & Engineering Award in the Video Accessories Category, embraces the interface of 54mm ExpressCardTM. This device allows users to view both Analog and HDTV on their ExpressCard compatible Laptop. Its thoughtful Slim-Fit design inserts completely into the ExpressCard slot, leaving no protrusion of the unit outside of the laptop. Furthermore, with the advanced H.264 recording compression support, the AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress significantly reduces the amount of hard disk space needed for recording and enables users to save video to an iPod via the 320x240 resolution.
     
    crystallakegary, Feb 20, 2008
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  7. surefire

    surefire Notebook Consultant

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    actually all a tv tuner can do is capture/receive analog and/or hdtv signal.
    the recording/encoding is done by software.
    so the H.264 recording format which i agree is a great hdd space saver actually only depends on the software you use.
    unfortunately windows media center both on xp &vista do not support this recording format.
    but there are other good alternatives which support this space saving format
    do some research...
     
    surefire, Feb 21, 2008
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    crystallakegary Notebook Consultant

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    Someone should tell Dell Inspiron Tech Support this.

    Dell offers the AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress ATSC TV Tuner with the Inspiron 1720 notebooks, for example, running VISTA Home Premium. It is currently your only TV Tuner option with this system.


     
    crystallakegary, Feb 22, 2008
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    What is a QAM signal?
    Does it work if you plug a cable wire into it?
     
    AbnMP13, Mar 18, 2008
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    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    I am having a hard time configuring the included gyro remote with my direct tv set top box, does anyone have any advice?
     
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    So you're running DirectTV into your laptop?
     
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    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah i want to see how the picture quality is when i record something
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    If you have PATIENCE people will answer... 1hour 35 minutes is not enough time to bump it back up. :rolleyes:
     
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    Cool, I'm about to make my 3rd trip to the desert and if I get a tuner card then I'll have no reason to buy a TV.

    When I left Afghanistan we were getting AFN (Armed Forces Network) cable in the tents.
     
    AbnMP13, Mar 18, 2008
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    KOTULCN Notebook Evangelist

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    I am heading back to the ROK next month, thats why I opted for the TV tuner card, I was thinking about getting slingbox too connected to so I can record my shows since all they have is AFN and some korean channels. What service are you in, USAF here.
     
    KOTULCN, Mar 19, 2008
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    Army for 2 more years, not that I'm keeping track. I can/will drop my retirement as soon as we get back from Iraq.

    I got the 1530 to replace an eArmyU IBM thinkpad for my college and entertainment purposes, it's being built now and I should get it next Friday or so.

    What program are you going to use to record with the tunercard?
     
    AbnMP13, Mar 19, 2008
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    have any of you guys been able to get the fm radio to work in this card? I just got my card from dell and cannot see where to use the fm.
     
    wardo, Jul 30, 2008
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