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    tv tuner, hd, and battery questions for e1505...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NissanSupraGTR, May 8, 2006.

  1. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    If i don't get the integrated tv tuner, can i get an external one later? That would make sens cuz i prob wouldn't need the tuner on the go. Also, what brand is the 7200 100 gb hard drive? Im guessin hitachi, but not really sure. Finally, how long do the base batteries last? How much longer do the 9-cell ones last? Once agin, thanx for any help.
     
    NissanSupraGTR, May 8, 2006
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  2. ccbr01

    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I can answer the question about the tv tuner. It's not integrated. It is a usb device, and yes you can buy one later for your system.
     
    ccbr01, May 8, 2006
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  3. DoubleBlack

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    Keep the 6-Cell Primary, and add on an additional 9-Cell. It's more cost effective that way...
     
    DoubleBlack, May 8, 2006
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    thamlyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    If I get a second battery, can I have it loaded in my e1505 simultaneously with my primary?
     
    thamlyn, May 8, 2006
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    Nope, only one battery at a time. It would be nice if they had an external charger for it.

    Dave
     
    davejohn, May 8, 2006
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  6. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    What brand is the tuner? If it's usb, i'd rather just pick it up later.
     
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  7. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    bump...someone hast to have purchased the tv tuner right?
     
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    It's called the Angel USB Tv Tuner I believe.
     
    vash1122, May 8, 2006
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  9. Cool_Breeze

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    Is it possible for anyone who purchased the dell tv tuner to post some pics.
     
    Cool_Breeze, May 8, 2006
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  10. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    Check out ebay. Saw it there. Looks pretty good, but it's not worth whatever dell's chargin for it cuz it's not integrted.
     
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  11. dudesdudets

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    wait for avermedia's avertv expresscard version.
     
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  12. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    Just purchased the e1505, and was wondering what software I needed to use the tv tuner if I pick one up from ebay.
     
    NissanSupraGTR, May 9, 2006
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  13. merky works

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    microsoft media center has a program already on it for this
     
    merky works, May 9, 2006
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  14. NissanSupraGTR

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    Final question: Do I need the remote to use the tuner, or can I use the keyboard to do all that stuff?
     
    NissanSupraGTR, May 12, 2006
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