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    just picked up a tv turner...any tips

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by goke313, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. goke313

    goke313 Notebook Evangelist

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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    indoor antenna or outdoor? (place it nearer to sky)

    check www.antennaweb.org to see where to place the antenna(if its a directional) for optimal quality

    and the Pinnacle PCTV Ultimate SUCKS... return it if possible.... i had it, just sucked so badly, sold on ebay(though sold it more than i bought it for, so theres the only bright side)....
     
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If digital TV in the US in anywhere near similar to the stuff in Europe...

    Anyway:
    Generally, the antenna is key, i.e. bad signal, good, big & expensive antenna can help - problem here, a bit pointless with a laptop...

    Generally digital TV reception in buildings will always be bad - best places are generally near windows.

    Avoid concrete and metal "grids"...
     
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    goke313 Notebook Evangelist

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    order is still on process....wat should i get to replace it

    i plan on getting it as my personal tv while away from home
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i have the AverMedia Volar Max.... its so much better(Works in Vista Media Center x64, ClearQAM works in VMC, much better support[drivers, program], much better antenna included[though u can buy ur own antenna... id recommend the Terk HDTVa for a good indoor antenna], doesn't get as hot, no remote though)
     
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    I got a Terk TV antenna from Amazon for around $20 and it greatly improved the signal. Agree with Antenna web, check there with your ZIP before positioning it. It should let you know what channels you can receive.
     
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