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    Digital DVB-T/Analogue Hybrid TV Tuner - How does it work??

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Laube, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. Laube

    Laube Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all,

    Briefly wanted to ask whether any of you think its worth getting an Internal Digital DVB-T/Analogue Hybrid TV Tuner. What does it actually enable me to watch? Would I need any other external peripherals/cables to make this thing work? Do I have to pay UK TV license? Any pros/cons?

    Many thanks
     
    Laube, Aug 1, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Unless you are located very close to a TV transmitter then you will need an external antenna connection to give the tuner enough signal to work.

    TV licences are per household, not per TV, so as long as you are somewhere which already has a licence then you won't need another licence.

    There are several external TV tuners to choose from which connect through the TV port. Since I need an external antenna for my tuner to work, it is always plugged into the antenna cable and I plug the USB connector into my computer when I am at home.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 1, 2008
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