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    Looking for a Laptop TV Tuner. What would you recommend?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spierce7, Aug 23, 2009.

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    Hey, I'm looking for a TV Tuner for a laptop. I've got a Gateway P-7805u, which means my options for TV tuners basically consist of USB, and ExpressCard Type 54. What would you recommend? The last USB TV Tuner I saw that my friend had, lagged horribly. As in the Sound lagged behind the Video or vs versa. Is that something that's normal? What can I expect? I'd like HD, but not required, and the most important thing is that I can hook it up to cable, and record shows and other things via software.
     
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    bump? I'd love some people opinions and info on this.
     
    spierce7, Aug 23, 2009
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    hybrid means it supports both. if you look under "features"-
    if you don't mind the gap, get the newer one.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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    Yea do not purchase the usb tv tuner they are the worst, just get on that uses an express card and you should be find.
     
    AznImports602, Aug 24, 2009
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    According to the specifications on Newegg, that 34mm model can be made to fit an ExpressCard 54 slot:

    "Also, with the use of the included Stabilizer, it will fit perfectly into a 54mm ExpressCard slot with ease."
     
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    Of course it will, but it leaves a nice gap that's an eye-sore.

    Just notice you're from Ohio, me to, woot!
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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    Anyone know if there's a video input program that uses very little memory and cpu usage? The Avermedia program this tv tuner comes with seems to unnecessary. I just want a program that picks up video in
     
    eijiyuki, Sep 5, 2009
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    i use windows media centre with my tv tuner and it seems to work very well
     
    wildman_33, Sep 5, 2009
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