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    Laptop TV tuner

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by brody, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. brody

    brody Newbie

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    I have not been able to find this question in the forums, at least not answered to my satisfaction. I travel a lot and would like to find a tuner for my laptop. I am looking for one that I can use that does not require an internet connection or requires being plugged into cable. Does such a product exist? Appreciate it.
     
    brody, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Absolutely: Hauppuge WinTV-HVR-950Q

    You will however, need an antenna (one is included) and be in range of a tv transmission.
     
    Krane, Sep 17, 2009
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  3. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    AFAIK, the above mention tuner is the only option you have.
     
    jetstar, Sep 17, 2009
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    however, you probably can only get access to OverTheAir(OTA) channels... use antennaweb.com to check your current location against where the nearest towers are...

    and you'll probably only need ATSC for OTA in USA... QAM is for cable, and DVB-T is for europe
     
    paper_wastage, Sep 18, 2009
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  5. __-_-_-__

    __-_-_-__ God

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    it's not the only solution. I've a mini pci-e dvb-t card. works great.
     
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  6. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    I have this, works great.
     
    Jayayess1190, Sep 18, 2009
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  7. Vinyard

    Vinyard Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep. My friend has one of those and he says it's perfect!
    Go for the HVR-950Q brody!
     
    Vinyard, Sep 19, 2009
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