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    Question about HDTV notebook tuner

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aznofazns, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    I'm searching for a nice notebook tv tuner (USB would be fine) that has over-the-air digital signal. I read that the U.S. is transitioning to purely digital tv broadcasting in February of 2009 so i want to make sure i don't make a mistake and get a tuner that only has analog. This and this both look about right but i just want to make sure that it won't become obsolete in 2009. If they're both good, additional recommendations as to which one i should get would be appreciated.
     
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    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    With the ATSC standard you will be fine as that is the new standard. It looks like neither supports the old standard NTSC which is still good for a couple of years. Also I see nothing mentioned about hooking up to cable or a VCR DVD. This pinnacle http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV+Tuners/PCTV+Analog_Digital+PVR/PCTV+HD+Stick.htm has all I mentioned but costs a little more. Same with this Hauppauge http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/products/data_hvr950.html.
     
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