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    Anyone recommend a ExpressCard TV Tuner ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cdahmedeh, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. cdahmedeh

    cdahmedeh Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I'm thinking of buying a TV Tuner for my Dell XPS m1530. I'm not too sure what model to get. It should be expresscard,, and it shouldn't stick out of the slot. I've heard of this Avermedia NanoExpress, however, I've read on a few review websites that the cable is very fragile and breaks easily. Any other model, that fits in the slot without extrusion and I solidly built ? It needs to have Analog Support, Capture RCA and optionally have ATSC support.

    Thanks
     
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    tc2007 Notebook Consultant

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    I use a USB type of tuner and it get fairly heated. I think you might have a heat problem too if you use a express card tuner.
     
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    cdahmedeh Notebook Consultant

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    I'm aware of the heat problem, however, my express card slot is nowhere near the hard drive or cpu/gpu. It's not too much of a problem... Any more suggestions ?

    EDIT : Here is where people are complaining about fragile cable : http://reviews.dell.com/2341/A1733092/reviews.htm
     
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