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    Alienware M17 Coaxial

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by FrenzyTheKillbot, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. FrenzyTheKillbot

    FrenzyTheKillbot Newbie

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    ok, so I browsed this forum while considering the purchase of my new laptop, and now that I have a question, I feel you are the people to answer it.

    Does anything actually fit into the coaxial port? I want to plug something into it, but no cord, plug, or adapter I have looked at fits. The opening around the coaxial is just too small.
     
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    I'd assume a coax cable would fit..one similar to the one in the back of your TV? Never tried tho, and have wondered the same myself. Im assuming it's an output for video.
     
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    none of the coaxial cables I have tried fit. Also, I was under the impression the coax was for input.
     
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    its for a input . you can attach pretty much anythign coaxial i do not know what the input is or what size(obviously need a adapter) but its a tv tunner... or a small chance its for a antenna like on your wifi card but i do think its input.. if not imma be mad i wanted to watch tv and play xbox :p
     
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    judging from the pictures, i would assume it is for tv in. however, it doesnt appear to be one of those heft screw-type coax that you find on the back of your tv and whatnot. I'd assume there's a compact cable that would fit it somewhere.
     
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    Ok, finally found a cord that will plug into it. Had to get the samllest push-in coaxial thing I could find and it just barely fit.

    Completely new question. I thought that either Windows Media Player or Movie Maker would be able to use the input, but so far I can't find anything to actually show the video I am inputting. Anyone know a program that will do this?
     
    FrenzyTheKillbot, Dec 13, 2008
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  7. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Did you buy the tv tuner?
    If you didn't, then it won't work. I think.
     
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    I did not buy the tv tuner, but I'm not trying to input TV. I'm actually trying to input from an N64. (kinda stupid i know)

    The coaxial is there, so I have to assume it does something, it should be able to accept a single signal i would think. I was recommended VirtualDub as a program from somewhere else, but there is no device listed. Maybe I am screwed.
     
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    Most likely that coaxial is not connected if you didn't buy tv-tuner.
     
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    ...or it could be an output..didn't I mention that before? ;)

    PS - Could be WAY wrong. But, that it would make me look smart if I were right. :D
     
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  11. ZevoOptik

    ZevoOptik Notebook Consultant

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    It is indeed a video input and as was stated, unless you bought the tv tuner, it is just simply a hole in the case that is not connected to anything. I opted to not get the tuner either and am kicking myself for it.
     
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    Eh.. input, output, it's all video ;)
     
    E-wrecked, Dec 14, 2008
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