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    networked analog and digital tv tuner?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by godbreath, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. godbreath

    godbreath Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know if there is a network analog and digital tv tuner.
    basically i want something like a hdhomerun, but with 1 digital and 1 analog tuner instead of 2 digital tuners
     
    godbreath, Jul 25, 2009
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    Saisei Notebook Deity

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    There' s no such thing AFAIK, but maybe someone else knows about this.
     
    Saisei, Jul 25, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    get multiple Slingboxes?

    if you have a spare PC(or build a basic one for around $300), you could put a $50 PCI card with analog and digital tuners...
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 25, 2009
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    if i do that, can my notebook use that computer as a tuner? or does it only serve as a back end
     
    godbreath, Jul 26, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i haven't had the time, resources or money to build a desktop as a media center/backend yet, but there are ways to 'stream' tv from the backend

    http://www.fstop-blues.com/2006/01/stream-live-tv-in-media-center-without.html
    http://www.betanews.com/article/MS-Testing-Media-Center-TV-Streaming/1137177825
    www.orb.com

    mythtv/linux backend: (need to get tuners compatible with linux) with windows front end http://www.mythpvr.com/mythtv/windows-frontend-player.html


    if you decide to go the backend route using linux or windows, come back and post your results... i might have enough money to build a decent HTPC/gaming machine by year-end
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 26, 2009
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