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    New USB TV Tuner

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Quikster, May 1, 2004.

  1. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040429.gtati0429/BNStory/Technology/
    ATI TV WONDER USB 2.0,

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    Quikster, May 1, 2004
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    gosh, with the number of devices coming out like this and as they become more and more sophisticated and easier to use with user friendly software I can only think TiVo is doomed...
     
    Andrew Baxter, May 1, 2004
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    I already think it pretty much is, due to the PCI cards and ATI AIW cards. You can add TiVO features for 40.00 for PCI card and just get a larger HD and you've got your own TiVO. Of course this is for a desktop, but eventually they will come out with something just as convient for a laptop so you don't need the external box, much like a couple of the Sager laptops.

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    Quikster, May 2, 2004
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    Is the ZX5000 a XPMCE laptop?

    I have been looking at the Toshibas with TV tuners. Looking for alternatives to look at too.
     
    lewdvig, May 14, 2004
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    I got an Asus TV-Tuner PCI card and it works pretty well, but the quality was lacking. I got snapstream beyond tv 3, though, and it has a very tivo-like interface. Tivo still has the best video quality.
     
    mathlete2001, Jun 4, 2004
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    the other quality is probably just as good however your resolution is probably turned up much higher on your computer than on a tv. TVs are usually either 640x480 or 800x600 whereas most people's pcs are much higher thus it will look fuzzier when you try to expand the same image to a finer spread.

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    The resolution is fine, I'm just talking about the color. I have a very good monitor, and i compared live feeds on a TV and on the computer. Flesh tones are brownish, and the overall picture is less vivid. Find screenshots before you settle on a brand, trust me.
     
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    Backing up your statement though, the pixels on lcd monitors are more clearly defined, making pictures look slightly granier.
     
    mathlete2001, Jun 5, 2004
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