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    How Do IWatch Cable TV Wirelessly on Laptop

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by CARIN, Jan 12, 2007.

  1. CARIN

    CARIN Newbie

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    HELP!! please, guys...

    I have recently bought a laptop that is wireless enabled (built in wireless receiver thingie) so that I can pick up our wireless broadband in my room.

    We have NTL which is cable tv, phone and broadband in one. I don't even know if all three are wireless. We have a wireless router which I know at least sends the broadband out wirelessly as I am able to connect from upstairs in my room.

    However, my question is this... How do I watch our cable tv on my laptop wirelessly? The reason we got NTL cable is because freeview doesn't work in our area due to some geographical issue in that we're in a valley, so a normal tv card plugged into the laptop won't work because as far as i know they only receive freeview.

    Any thoughts on this...?
     
    CARIN, Jan 12, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    There are quite a few options. Since you subscribe to cable television, you probably want to go with option 1.

    1) Get a Slingbox or other TV streaming unit, and attach it to your home network. You will be able to watch TV anywhere in the world, provided you have a decent wi-fi connection.

    2) Get a TV tuner that supports HDTV OTA (over the air) programming. Most places in Europe and the USA have free programming for high def. Think antenna TV with much better reception.
     
    Gautam, Jan 12, 2007
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  3. Crypto

    Crypto Notebook Geek

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    this might work for you.
    A set of leap frogs. One connected to your cablebox the other connected to this.... a USB 2.0 audio/video adapter. Assuming you have a video program already installed.
     
    Crypto, Jan 13, 2007
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