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    Analog TV Tuner with Remote (TVT-6010)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by l3uddy789, Nov 15, 2009.

  1. l3uddy789

    l3uddy789 Newbie

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    hi im currently looking at buying a gaming notebook and one of the customizations is for a tv tuner. the one i was looking at is the
    "External USB ATSC HDTV / Analog TV Tuner with Remote (TVT-6010)".
    Now my question is what does a tv tuner do?
    or specifically what does this one do?
     
    l3uddy789, Nov 15, 2009
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  2. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    From what you've posted, it isn't just an analog TV tuner -ATSC is a digital tuner standard for North America. You wouldn't want just an analog tuner these days, what with the digital switchover.

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    A tv tuner just lets you turn your notebook into a television. This particular type of tuner is external; it plugs into a USB port Whether you need it or not depends on whether you wish to watch TV, or use your notebook as a DVR to record shows. Personally, I'd probably only find this useful if I was on the road a lot; even then, I'd be far more likely to use a setup like a SlingBox Pro HD in conjunction with a DVR (e.g., a Tivo Series 3) to get my TV fix on.
     
    LoneWolf15, Nov 15, 2009
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