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    DV9500 Accessory questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Playmaker88, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. Playmaker88

    Playmaker88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just purchased a dv9500 im awaiting the package should be in, in a bout a week or so... as i ordered it yesterday

    I ordered it with a tv tuner.. my first question is what type of software i need in order to use my notebook as a dvr, and what else should i know about the tv tuner overall...also how do i record video game gameplay mind you i have a ps3

    I also ordered it with the fingerprint reader.. whats the benefit in that, if oyu have it what are your impressions... I did have the Dv900 for a few days so i know how great of a computer it is i just had a few questions about the accessories.. thanks in advance
     
    Playmaker88, Jun 15, 2007
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    Playmaker88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dont all respond at one time.... :confused:
     
    Playmaker88, Jun 16, 2007
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    yukstin Notebook Consultant

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    never used a tv tuner with a laptop so I can't help there. As for the fingerprint reader, a couple people have them at work and they love it. You can store passwords for pretty much any website, in addition to practically any application in windows such as log-in, outlook etc. Definitely worth the money.
     
    yukstin, Jun 16, 2007
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  4. Logan Harbour

    Logan Harbour Notebook Guru

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    If you have Vista Premium/Ultimate I believe you can record with Media Center straight from your tuner, but I'm not completely sure. And for the PS3, it should be easy if there is some sort of input for the PS3 on the card. (can't really tell)
     
    Logan Harbour, Jun 16, 2007
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  5. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    It will have maybe AV in so if you have a Ps3 connector with AV out using RCA plugs then it should work. I recorded my PS2 gameplay that way with a tv tuner, also used to play on my PC monitor.
     
    SideSwipe, Jun 16, 2007
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    Logan Harbour Notebook Guru

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    I've heard that playing on the monitor can be a bit laggy, might have just been the card that someone was reffering to.
     
    Logan Harbour, Jun 16, 2007
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    could be, mine wasnt a very good experience though, not to mention the monitor was only an old CRT one
     
    SideSwipe, Jun 16, 2007
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    Thanks for the input so far..anyone else with something to say is welcomed
     
    Playmaker88, Jun 16, 2007
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    Just purchased my dv9500t yesterday.
    I too added the TV Tuner card. Took me 4 phone calls however to get some questions answered about it. I want to use this laptop in the kitchen primarily. I asked a simple question: How does the TV Tuner card hook up to the coaxial cable TV jack?
    I got stupid answers such as (you have to use an antenna, you must purchased some 3rd party adapter, you must first hook it up to a real TV etc etc etc.....). On the 4th call I finally got the answer I was looking for (and someone who spoke good English :))
    Apparently there is an adapter (included) that has a coaxial jack on it which plugs into the TV Tuner card. Easy direct connection. Vista and Media Player do the rest. Sounds easy enough. Should have mine in a week.....


    DV9500T - 6/07
    32bit Vista Home Premium, 2GB DDR2, 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 4965AGN Network, 160GB 5400RPM SATA, LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer, HP Expresscard TV Tuner for Windows Vista Notebook.
     
    jp1216, Jun 26, 2007
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