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    Dell Angel Vista Media Center

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by skyseek, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. skyseek

    skyseek Newbie

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    With Vista Windows Media Center and the Dell Angel, I am wondering if there is away to watch TV on your laptop while using it as a computer as well. When I have played with Windows Media Center, it seems like it takes control over the whole system.

    I am looking at software that will allow me to use the Dell Angel as s basic tuner and allow the re-sizing of the viewing window, change channels, etc.

    Any ideas?

    SkySeek
     
    skyseek, Apr 13, 2008
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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Beyond tv may work. VLC may also be able to take control of the tuner.
     
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    skyseek Newbie

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    Did some research on VLC. It appears that you just select the device, once the USB TV Capture card is installed. I'll look at Beyond TV as well.

    Here is the instructions:

    http://forum.videohelp.com/topic259354.html

    Thanks for the tip.

    skyseek
     
    skyseek, Apr 13, 2008
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