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    TV Tuner Cards

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JediDurron, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. JediDurron

    JediDurron Notebook Enthusiast

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    So does anyone know what type of resolution the Dell TV tuner card records at? Also I just ordered a Dell E1505 for college and wanted to know whether I should call them back and tack on the TV Tuner for about $120 or whether I should buy another one connected to my computer through a USB from like new egg or soemthing. Suggestions appreciated.
     
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  2. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    add ing to your question, how do USB ones work...do they hook up to your cable tele too like the cards? ( i think ATI makes a usb one, not sure about other companies).
     
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    around 720x470? or something like that
     
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    I think it depends on which tuner you get. The Hauppauge USB2 says that it can go up to full screen.


    Ur-ExWife: There are some internal TV tuners (depending on what model/manufacturer you order). There is also a few PCMCIA/PC Express slot tuners. There are some that are also wireless. AFAIK, they only hook up your satellite/cable to a usb device which is then hooked up to your laptop.
     
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    so what should I do? Get Dell to add the TV Tuner Card with my order and switch to Media Edition XP or just buy one on my own?
     
    JediDurron, Jul 15, 2006
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