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    w3v & HDTV

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by lyricist, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. lyricist

    lyricist Notebook Consultant

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    can you catch HDTV on the w3v?


    If no- ok.


    If yes, what do you need?







    I plan on buying a regular LCD tv that is HD ready but until then, I am wondering if i'd be able to catch TV on my w3v that is on the way...
     
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    Dec1mal Notebook Consultant

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    Could you not use the VGA or TV-Out ports?
    If not, try a PCMCIA solution.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    To get HD off of your notebook and onto the TV, you'll need a DVI-D port, which the W3V doesn't have. See if there is a docking station avaliable for your model that has a DVI port - and, as posted, you could look for PCMCIA cards with them.
     
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  4. lyricist

    lyricist Notebook Consultant

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    No i mean can the w3v ITSELF catch hdtv? Like, can i watch tv on my notebook --- Can i buy an external hdtv antenna to hook up to the w3v (And of course my home able to catch hdtv too via a satelite, etc)

    or are only certain computers able to do this.






    Sorry if the comment about the LCD tv confused. I was jsut saying its going to be awhile before i get that lcd tv which is hdtv ready..so in the MEAN TIME, it would be cool if the w3v can get hdtv somehow...
     
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The W3 doesn't have a built-in TV tuner, but TV tuners can be bought that plug into the USB port. I have one for normal TV (but need to plug it into a roof antenna to get a picture). Maybe once HD TV is available then someone will make a USB tuner.

    John
     
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

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    You need a TV tuner to watch TV on the notebook - and to see it in Hi-definition, you need a high definition tuner. Not sure how many and if those are avaliable for notebooks/external.
     
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  7. lyricist

    lyricist Notebook Consultant

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    Oh I see. Wasnt sure if you could do that on "any" laptop.

    Thanks. :)
     
    lyricist, Nov 19, 2005
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