I Want a TV Tuner For my laptop

Fastboy42

Fastboy42

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Hello,
I really want to be able to watch tv on my laptop. I have two Tuners here and would like to know what is best. I don't know what is going to fit or what will have the best reception. Or do you have a card you recommend?

Freeview DVB-T USB TV tuner w decode software for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand
Brand New-Play TV Express Card for Notebook for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

I like the first one but the second one is cheaper.

I also want a usb hub. Here is the one i'm thinking of buying.
7 Port USB 2.0 Hub (7hub) for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

I just really need to know if I will be making a mistake with buying any of these or if there is anything you recommend.

I want the Tv tuner to just run off the little aerial it comes with, Without the need to plug it into the aerial on the roof.

Thanks in advance.;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro l300
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 550 @ 2.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Corp. 88395664Q
    Memory
    DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Hyundai Electronics,DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Ap
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Matte screen
    Screen Resolution
    1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
    Hard Drives
    120gb SATA 2.5inch FUJITSU MHZ2120BH G1 ATA Device
    Case
    Notebook
    Cooling
    Fan cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Optical
    Internet Speed
    256Kbps
    Other Info
    I like Spore,Rabbits and I'm a Computer Freak.
Hello Fastboy,

These two TV tuners are fine for what they do. The first one DVB-T USB is for watching digital TV and Radio stations, which you would use for the lappy and desktop computer. I think it's a little better than the second one, the digital broadcasting is the future of TV.
The second on, the TV Express Card tuner looks like it's for the analog TV and is for the notebooks with the Express Card slot, I think. That's hard to tell which one would be the best for you, I don't know in what system the TV stations broadcast the signal in New Zealand.

My guess is, do research in which system the TV stations you can reach and get one of these two tuners.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Thanks,
I'll look into it
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite Pro l300
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 550 @ 2.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Corp. 88395664Q
    Memory
    DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Hyundai Electronics,DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Ap
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Matte screen
    Screen Resolution
    1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors
    Hard Drives
    120gb SATA 2.5inch FUJITSU MHZ2120BH G1 ATA Device
    Case
    Notebook
    Cooling
    Fan cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Optical
    Internet Speed
    256Kbps
    Other Info
    I like Spore,Rabbits and I'm a Computer Freak.
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