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TV/Video capture cards

Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ravenmorpheus, Apr 19, 2008.

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Hi there

I'm about to invest in a Dell Vostro. I currently use a TV card with a composite/s-video input to watch my digital TV box thingy on my laptop - using a scart to 3 rca lead to output the video/left and right audio to my laptop.

The TV card I'm using is a PCMCIA Cardbus type card.

Problem I will have is the Vostro has an ExpressCard slot, not a PCMCIA slot as far as I know.

Please could someone advise me on what options I have to do the same thing as I'm currently doing on my current laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help/advice, any links would be greatly appreciated

ravenmorpheus, Apr 19, 2008

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laser21 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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Hi, there are quiet a few good expresscard tuners, which also have a composite or Svhs input. Or you can take a usb stick like device. They are cheap, work good.

Pinnacle PCTV Hybrid Pro 320CX ExpressCard
or http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7535 are just 2 examples.

laser21, Apr 19, 2008

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look at avermedia hc-80 . stay away from pinnacle

jerry66, Apr 19, 2008

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