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    FM/TV Tuner Card

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by FerrariMasterF40, Feb 8, 2007.

  1. FerrariMasterF40

    FerrariMasterF40 Notebook Guru

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    Hey, saw one of these for sale and was wondering if anyone has one like it so they could tell me how they work, and if they're worth the money. Anyone can leave a comment on what they think about it please. :D

    Here are the specs:

    Turn your notebook into a digital entertainment center! This Notebook CardBus Hybrid TV Tuner lets you watch digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T), listen to FM radio and capture audio/video on your laptop. It features the Philips SAA7135 video processor and a PCMCIA interface!

    Use TimeShifting to pause live television and start again without missing a second or schedule TV recordings and watch them later. Record to your hard drive in MPEG1/2/4 formats, stay informed with EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Teletext and much more!



    Features/Specifications:

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    Notebook CardBus Hybrid TV Tuner

    General Features:

    Philips SAA7135 video processor

    PCMCIA Type II interface

    Receive Global TV System (PAL/SECAM/NTSC)

    Receive Global DVB-T TV (6/7/8 MHz)

    Digital TV supports SDTV (480P) and HDTV (720P)

    Analog TV maximum resolution

    Analog TV Stereo

    FM radio

    MPEG 1/2/4 real time record

    Auto Scan Channel

    Channel Rename

    Channel Fine Tune

    TV Schedule Recording

    TV Time-Shifting

    Full screen display

    Screen Capture

    Receive EPG (Electronic Program Guide)in DVB-T

    Receive Teletext

    Built-in remote receiver



    TV Stereo Specifications:

    Analog: NICAM, A2, MTS, BTSC, SAP

    Digital: Multi-languages per channel



    Frame Size Specifications:

    DVB-t, SDTV and HDTV

    PAL TV: 720 x 576

    NTSC TV: 720 x 480



    Power Specifications:

    3.3V, 1A



    Connectors:

    Video input

    FM radio

    Cable and antenna TV



    Regulatory Approvals:

    FCC

    CE




    Package Includes:

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    Notebook CardBus Hybrid TV Tuner

    Installation Guide

    Installation CD

    Multi Video/Audio Cable

    FM Antenna

    Wireless Remote controller w/battery
     

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    FerrariMasterF40, Feb 8, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    It's a good card - but does Canada support DVB-T HD? If so, then get it. I hear that every country has a different HD-OTA spec, so you don't want to get a card that doesn't work for you.
     
    Gautam, Feb 8, 2007
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  3. FerrariMasterF40

    FerrariMasterF40 Notebook Guru

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    Wow, i didnt even think of that! Does anyone know if canada(BC more specific) supports these things? :D
     
    FerrariMasterF40, Feb 8, 2007
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