E1505, Dell's External TV/AV input device quality? Also Docking stations?

Hey all.. been tempted to order the external Dell TV/AV attachment they sell for 100$ been wondering on the quality of it. How well does it work?

I know some models external I had before USB 2.0 was out were crap.. great for screen captures, NOT for anything else tho!

Does the Dell model have a Audio/Visual sync issue? I am looking into this more for TV viewing as well as hooking up a game console to it to play with. Cant be allowed to have a sync issue.

My ATI 9600 XT AiW works.. but only if I keep it on older drivers, since the new ones make it out of sync.. sadly. =(

So looking for reports on the Dell external TV/AV input device. What is known about it?

Also Docking station for the E1505.. all it looked like is a stand so your laptop can sit up right.. sigh.... what else is it really offering? Why would one want to use it more? Just wondering. =)

 

No one knows? =/

 

Bump. =/ Anyone use this at all? Or anything Dell TV input? If so how is it and have you tried game systems on it?

 

personally i'm just gonna wait until an express card tuner comes out...but if was gonna buy a new usb tuner today i'd go for this deal:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Haup...16841/catOid/-13043/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

Had a old Win TV before.. wasnt too synced...

Need one that did have AV and Cable.

Express slot.. ya might be the way to go.. bet you its more expensive tho. =/

 

I am using the Dell (Angel) TV tuner with E1505. The Windows XP media interface is great. The Tivo-like function is really wonderful, and easy to use. The image itself is, well, acceptable. It is not as smooth as regular TV, but again enjoyable.

For the price ($60 after coupon), I don't know whether you can do better, but there should be a better TV tuner out there.

 

Coupon? Which one! I was expecting to pay 109$ for it from dell. Forgot about coupons! Which one can I use? =D Id buy it for 60$!!!

Also hows the audio/video sync? Also will a video game system work on it fully without issues? If you HAVE the ability to try, let me know please! Dying to take just a laptop on the road with the system vs worrying about right things for a hotel tv.

 

I bought the tuner with the system using 40% off coupon.
If buy separately, I assume that you can use 20% off coupon that shows up frequently.
The audio-video sync is perfect.
It is just during the fast action scene, the image gets somewhat blur. So watching basketball is a pain. But typical low action programs are quite enjoyable to watch.

I haven't tried the game or any other inputs.
Frankly, I am not sure about the advantage of taking the tuner with you when you can simply watch a TV at the hotel room, unless of course you want to record some programs.

 

No, I want to hook up my PS2, Game Cube etc to my PC and play off it. Much better quality screen with S-Vid hehe.. and portable, thats why I am asking.

Most Hotels use ONLY cable, so you need a seperate AV -> Cable adapter.. which is stupid too.

 

If you want to use my $25 off coupon that expires 6/30, let me know...I don't think I will buy anything else from Dell before then...and anyhow I got two that aren't stackable