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    TV tuner for Dell Vostro 1500

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bmwgsbill, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. bmwgsbill

    bmwgsbill Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hope this is the correct area. I just bought a Dell Vostro 1500 and I am looking for a TV tuner for it that I can hook my cable up to. I have no idea where to start with this. I would like to be able to record TV shows to my laptop. What should I get or look for. Any help is much appreciated.

    Bill
     
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    bmwgsbill Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks, i'll scroll through them. I'm not a gamer, I just want to be able to record TV shows to my laptop when needed.

    Bill
     
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  4. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    If your cable is digital they wont work, sorry. I believe none on the market. If analog cable I think you are OK.
     
    powerpack, Feb 25, 2008
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  5. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    Actually, it doesn't look like you have long to wait:

    http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/01/hauppauge-tv-tuner-stick/

    Hauppauge's has a clear-QAM tuner (in addition to ATSC/NTSC) which should make this a possibility.
     
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    Could not find on there site yet but they do have an express card that does QAM cable. A little waiting and more will have. Thanks for the info LoneWolf15.
     
    powerpack, Feb 25, 2008
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