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    Did I get a free tv tuner?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Nirvana, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    I didn't config. my system with TV tuner since i have a USB tv tuner already, but there is a tv cable input on the right side of my np5793. Did I just get a free TV tuner? :rolleyes:
     
    Nirvana, Apr 25, 2008
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  2. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    prob not there is the input on all of them but it does not work unless the card is installed
     
    zfactor, Apr 25, 2008
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    couldn't hurt to try it out!
     
    icecubez189, Apr 25, 2008
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  4. Nirvana

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    thanks for clear it up guys. anyway what is the best program to watch tv?
     
    Nirvana, Apr 25, 2008
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    We all get that. but no card unless you buy it :D
     
    eleron911, Apr 25, 2008
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    Akakios Notebook Guru

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    Nirvana, I actually think the Media Center is great for TV. Didn't your tuner come with some software? Hauppauge's WinTV is pretty good and what I used in the past.
     
    Akakios, Apr 25, 2008
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    Media center is pretty ok. A little better; Chris TV pro. I've tried a lot of different software. So far Chris Tv is the one with the best zoom and recording.
     
    Deodot, Apr 25, 2008
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    Hauppauge is what i have, but i just wondering is there's something better
     
    Nirvana, Apr 25, 2008
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    Hauppauge is the standard nowadays.
     
    Gophn, Apr 25, 2008
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    If you have WinXP, try BeyondTV. There's a free demo on their site. It won't on Vista, so I've been using Media Center.
     
    SeattleMan, Apr 25, 2008
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  11. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I have heard of a software called chris tv(or smthng similar) when I had to use desktop as a TV.It was a rather good program.

    But with the 5760,I used MCE.
     
    The_Observer, Apr 25, 2008
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    I might pick up a Hauppauge USB TV Tuner myself instead of carrying a clunky 13 inch CRT for my dorm. The mac version works quite well on my friends Macbook
     
    icecubez189, Apr 26, 2008
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  13. Nirvana

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    they get so hot tho, just wanna give you a head up
     
    Nirvana, Apr 26, 2008
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  14. arenji

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    no you don't have a TV tuner.

    You'll need to buy one, i would probably recommend the AverMedia express cards.
     
    arenji, Apr 26, 2008
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  15. Nirvana

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    have a usb one already ;)
     
    Nirvana, Apr 26, 2008
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    But it is not trip friendly.
     
    Wirelessman, Apr 26, 2008
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