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    T.V Tuner question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by TheWeatherman44, Apr 25, 2007.

  1. TheWeatherman44

    TheWeatherman44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im currently in university and instead of bringing my hdtv to my dorm, I want to use my laptop as my t.v. Now I was looking at http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3336 and I was wondering if thats all I would need in order to watch t.v on my notebook. I dont know too much about this subject, but do I understand correctly that the antenna would get me over the air hd signals and analog as well? Would I be able to connect the cable from my dorm to the usb thing as well? Kinda confused and any help would be great!

    basically, how can I watch t.v on my notebook in my dorm.
     
    TheWeatherman44, Apr 25, 2007
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  2. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Its rather simple. The product in the link will do exactly what you want. You set it up, and you have TV. I don't know what kind of antennae you need, but the proper antennae will give you OTA (over the air) HD. You can also connect to the cable in the dorms, and get whatever package they give you. Any other questions?
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You will need a simple cable splitter (RadioShack and BB offer them), and you can reverse how it works...aka turn it into a cable combiner by hooking up the "outs" to the OTA-HD antenna and the dorm cable feed, and the "in" connection to your laptop's TV Tuner.

    If/when you go to BB or RS or where-ever, just make sure they understand you are splitting regular terrestrial cable. Do not get a splitter for satellite cable as they use a different range of frequencies and will not work with what you want to use.

    But yes, the HVR-950 is capable of working with both TV signals.
     
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  4. TheWeatherman44

    TheWeatherman44 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright thank you very much for the help. I think i'll be picking up the tuner and using the advice you gave. Hopefully i'll be watching t.v through my notebook in no time! :)
     
    TheWeatherman44, Apr 25, 2007
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    CyRu5 Notebook Geek

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    This is the tuner that I use. it plugs into the expresscard slot, which IMO is better than using a USB port. I'm pretty happy with it. It accepts HD and non-HD signals, i can connect a coaxial (cable) line to it, or even composite av inputs. Works very well with Windows Media Center
     
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