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    Turning notebook into TV

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by diver110, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    I understand there are accessory units available that allow one to use the notebook as a television, even access cable. Does anyone have any experience with this/can recommend such a unit? Thanks.
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Are you referring to SlingBox? I don't have TV service, so no help there.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 9, 2007
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  3. noxire

    noxire Newbie

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    i think NEW asus notebooks has a built-in tv tuner now. some W series have that but if you want something else, you can have an external tv tuner box (connected to usb). spend around 50 usd for that.
     
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  4. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    ATI, Pinnacle and Hauppauge make good external USB TV tuners.
     
    jetstar, Jan 9, 2007
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    bridgearoo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any suggestions on which model to go with for an ASUS A8JS for best picture quality? High def? (I'm a Colts fan and am going at a function with no tv avail for the game this weekend, but will be able to pull it up when returning to the hotel.)
    thanks in advance
     
    bridgearoo, Jan 9, 2007
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