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    USB Tv Tuner suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sjbrian, Jan 18, 2007.

  1. sjbrian

    sjbrian Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a Dell Latitude D820 that didn't come with a built-in tuner....can anyone tell me of some good USB tuners that are compatible with Windows Vista?
     
    sjbrian, Jan 18, 2007
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Hauppage WinTV Nova T Usb 2 is awsome.

    For compatibility make sure the tuner uses drivers that are BDA compatible so that windows can use the hardware. Otherwise you will be stuck to the software that comes with the tuner which is usually c*ap.

    Look online for a list of BDA compatible tuners here. Ive linked to a program I use, its like MCE for XP and its awsome!
     
    _radditz_, Jan 18, 2007
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    Brigand21 Notebook Consultant

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    I'll wholeheartedly second that, I bought one of these in the January sales and it's extremely simple to set up and use. very good experience so far!
     
    Brigand21, Jan 18, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    I like the recommendations above. Hauppauge does make some good USB TV tuners.
     
    jetstar, Jan 18, 2007
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    sjbrian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool...thanks. BTW.....does it have the capability of recording live streams? I subscribe to mlb.tv, and want to record some of the games.
     
    sjbrian, Jan 18, 2007
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    yes it does.
     
    _radditz_, Jan 19, 2007
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  7. Zellio

    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    Why not just watch internet broadcasts?

    You get most channels now on streaming tv.

    I'd go with that or HD tv tuner.
     
    Zellio, Jan 19, 2007
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