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    Looking for an expresscard TV Tuner and video adaptor

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kuram, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. kuram

    kuram Notebook Consultant

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    Hiya, im looking for a TV tuner that will support the yellow/red/white cables (like those that run from a gamecube to a tv), because im looking to use one to connect my gamecube to my laptop.

    Im also looking to attach my other monitor so i can use it for the gamecube instead of my main screen, however the only connector on my laptop (xps m1530) that is available to my monitor is VGA, and it gives me clearly defined horizontal lines, kinda like progressive scan.

    Im wondering if their is a dvi -> vga adaptor that wont reduce the quality, oh a dvi/vga -> hdmi that will also not decrease the quality, but rather make it better.

    The max resolution il be needing is 1440*900, so i dont think HDMI is necesary (also because of the price), but i cant seem to find these at any stores im looking at.

    thanks :)
     
    kuram, Oct 24, 2008
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  2. WarlordOne

    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    Ooh, get this one (click picture for link):

    [​IMG]

     
    WarlordOne, Oct 24, 2008
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  3. kuram

    kuram Notebook Consultant

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    yeah you clearly didnt read my post. You know the white/red/yellow cables? i kinda need them to be compatible with this

    otherwise how do i connect my gamecube to my laptop?

    edit: nvm i saw the pictures and i saw the adapter cable. Thanks!
     
    kuram, Oct 25, 2008
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    You do know you may have lag?
     
    X2P, Oct 25, 2008
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    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm glad you looked again otherwise I'd have to mock you mercilessly.

    Anyway, you do have to be concerned with lag when you're looking at tv tuners for gaming. Using the expresscard interface vs usb will reduce the chances of experiencing lag because of the higher bandwith. Also reading the reviews help. This guy says it works fine for gaming:

    " Amazing!!
    Reviewed By: ISkateGuitars on 7/4/2008

    Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
    This user purchased this item from Newegg
    Pros: Everything works amazing!!! Can play my xbox 360 on my laptop screen without lag, hooked my cable tv up. Saved me tons of money!! Can change settings to get best picture. Running on Vista 32bit. Works amazing with vista mce-can pause and rewind live tv...    "

    And if you wanted to go the USB route; USB adapters that show no lag during gaming came out a few years ago. So if you look hard enough you can find them, they're out there.

    Here's a link to one reviewed (guess where before you click the link)

    Adaptec GameBridge 1400 Review

     
    WarlordOne, Oct 25, 2008
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