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    TV Tuner with Vostros

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by iafzal3, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. iafzal3

    iafzal3 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am thinking about using a TV Tuner with my Vostro1400.
    Anyone using one?
    Which brand and type?
    I am thinking about using the USB type. I assume using the card will be more difficult as you may have to replace the graphic card?

    I just want to be bale to record some TV programs and that is about it using either the coax cable or the component out.
    I am kind of a noob in this so any help is appreciated.
     
    iafzal3, Oct 21, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Pinnacle HD Stick.

    Huh?
     
    Lithus, Oct 21, 2007
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  3. vostro1400user

    vostro1400user Notebook Deity

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    HP expresscard TV tuner works fine.
     
    vostro1400user, Oct 21, 2007
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  4. star882

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    Your video card supports XvMC so no need to replace it.

    Look for a card that supports ATSC (or DVB-T outside North America) for wireless or QAM (DVB-C) for cable.
     
    star882, Oct 21, 2007
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    zzvelik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a way to add a Dell internal ATSC TV Tuner card for an inspiron 1720 instead of going the USB route?
     
    zzvelik, Oct 21, 2007
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    Whats this about having to replace the graphics card??? Ive got a tv tuner and it wont work with this laptop , is it somthing with my graphics card that is wrong?
     
    Lite, Oct 21, 2007
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    The Radeons don't support XvMC so you'll have to use software decoding. 720p and below should be fine, but 1080i might not work reliably.

    The newer Dells should have 3 expansion slots, one which is used by the 802.11 card and another by the Bluetooth card if installed. If you have an empty slot, then you can install a compatible card. Not too sure about the antenna problem, however.
     
    star882, Oct 21, 2007
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