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    Is the Hauppauge WinTV HVR 950 vista compatible?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by billabong7329, May 24, 2007.

  1. billabong7329

    billabong7329 Notebook Guru

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    I just want to make sure its compatible with Vista before I buy it.

    Also, after reading some reviews it seems like it doesn't necessarily catch channels that well with its antenna. However, when at home I can still plug my cable right up to the USB dongle right? I don't HAVE to use an antenna if I don't want, correct?

    I'm not really worried about whether or not I can watch TV when I bring my laptop with me outside of the house, but when I'm at home I'd like the picture to be just as good as if I was watching on any old regular TV set. I just want to make sure I have my facts straight.
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I just want to make sure its compatible with Vista before I buy it.

    Yes. You can even get it to work with Vista Media Center, but I recommend using the application bundled with the tuner.

    Also, after reading some reviews it seems like it doesn't necessarily catch channels that well with its antenna.

    Well, that's what happens when you only have a 6" antenna ;) HDTV is a little problematic in the reception department, but mostly because there are only a few channels out there so you might not be in a good area with a lot of channels to start with.

    I don't HAVE to use an antenna if I don't want, correct?

    Nope. I mean, something needs to be plugged in for the best effect though...antenna, cable box output, something...
     
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    billabong7329 Notebook Guru

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    great, thanks!
     
    billabong7329, May 24, 2007
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