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    Asus G50VT TV Tuners

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dspr_02, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am wondering if there are any internal TV Tuner options for my G50VT-X5. I am willing to do any mods that are needed.

    If internal is not possible, does anybody know what TV Tuners that are Expresscard54. Budget is around 100CAD on eBay.

    Only thing is that it has to be compatible with Windows Media Center. Thanks for the help in advance!
     
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Installing an internal TV tuner on the G50 is not for the faint hearted. On top of purchasing a mini PCI-e TV tuner, you'd need to find an antenna with the compatible connector. This connector is quite difficult to find and I've never had any success acquiring one.

    Instead, I'd use an external USB TV turner. They are usually much better than internal TV tuners and since tuners run quite hot, an external would be the better option compared to the Expresscard alternatives.
     
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