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    notebook TV tuner

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by andy_b22, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. andy_b22

    andy_b22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to be getting a sager 5790 next week and was looking to get a TV tuner since i didnt get one when i bought the laptop. what are some good TV tuners out there? i plan on dual booting xp pro and vista ultimate.
    TIA
     
    andy_b22, Aug 3, 2007
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  2. Romanian

    Romanian Notebook Evangelist

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    Great notebook choice! Read my review here :D

    I've been thinking the same thing, since I wanted a TV tuner but didn't want to spend the insane amount of $230 or whatever they ask. Another thing is that the USA is finally switching over to Digital Media Broadcasting in 2009. So you'll want a both analog and digital TV tuner. This is one that looks reeeeeeal nice, and has: HD TV tuner, analog (normal) TV tuner, FM tuner, video capture device, and some other random stuff thrown in there.

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3206365&CatId=1427


    EDIT: Be warned, that tuner is for XP Media and Vista Home Premium/Vista Ultimate only. Least I think so.
     
    Romanian, Aug 3, 2007
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  3. baddogboxer

    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    Romanian, we meet again and about TV.
    I want to get this one $129.99 can be found for less, they also have $99.99 version almost the same. Gets both signals. Small easy to carry.
    Here
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 3, 2007
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    klas Notebook Deity

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    for the same price and slightly bigger you can get a better one that has ATSC/NTSC/FM and MPEG2 decoder built in. (see Accessories forum)
     
    klas, Aug 3, 2007
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    The Pinnacle HDTV tuner is a good option, but is rather pricey.

    Hauppauge also makes good TV tuners.
     
    jetstar, Aug 3, 2007
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    $129 for the Pro Stick.
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 3, 2007
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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    avermedia has a hybrid expresscard one now
     
    Patrick, Aug 3, 2007
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