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    Multi Regional TV Tuner

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kyin01, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. Kyin01

    Kyin01 Notebook Consultant

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    If I'm about to order one of these built in, does that mean no matter where I am I can just watch TV?

    Or how exactly does it work?
     
    Kyin01, Jun 22, 2007
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Analogue multi-regional TVs have been around for years, so it's not technically challenging to have a TV tuner which can use the local transmissions. One confusion, however, is the move to digital TV in some countries, so you may need an analogue + digitial tuner.

    Any TV tuner is only as good as its antenna. Most notebook TV tuners come with a very small antenna which will only work with a very strong TV signal. If you are somewhere where all the buildings have a TV antenna on the roof, don't expect your notebook antenna to pick up a usable signal.

    John
     
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    Kyin01 Notebook Consultant

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    I see. Thanks John! You just saved me 125$
     
    Kyin01, Jun 22, 2007
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    You can get compact USB TV tuners for less than $125 if you discover you need one. I have one, which enables me to have the TV running in the background while working on my computer. However, I had to put in a cable to connect it to the household antenna.

    John
     
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