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    Posted: 17 October 2005 at 2:32pm
Hi all,

I am currently research a tv tuner card for my laptop. Anyone have any advice on which one I should buy. I am looking for one that I can use to record some clips off my tv/video etc.

Any ideas?
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On a laptop you are somewhat limited to a USB External but in generall I would look at Haupauge, they make the best ones IMHO
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Also be great if I could get one that would also work on my desktop pc. Is there a disadvantage of using a USB Exteranl?
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I don't think there is a real disatvantage. Some may use Firewire some may use USB 2.0. Advantage is if you have USB you can sue them on both computers. You can get an OEM Kit of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, I use that to watch videos, photos listen to mp3 off my computer via my XBox (Extender) on my home stereo on big screen downstairs.
If you go to places like CompUSA they got plenty in stock. What I would do is buy a WinTV or so, if you don't like it 100%, return it and try another one. From older models there was a WinTV 5600 and 5200 (I think) and the 5200 actually worked much better on my particular PC. Now that could change between PC's so just try some out.
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I personally like everything internal so I can just forget about it and not break and spill stuff over it!
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Mmmm...If I get a TV Tuner card will it work where my television fails? This dang apartment has no reception!
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If your TV doesnt get reception your TV Tuner card wont. Its not magic
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