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| 154299 | 2003-06-22 13:34:00 | I was looking around the Dick Smith’s web site and came across a TV Tuner for your computer and now the idea is very tempting. I am wondering though, do you really get what they say you get for $150 - $175? I mean, are these cards a good replacement for a T.V (not that I have one in my room ^_^). I do know you need a fairly good computer to run them… Can any one comment on the Dick Smith PCI card or recommend a good card out there. $200 is the max I would be will to pay for one. Thanks James BTW: Here is the link for the one I spotted www.dse.co.nz |
JamesStewart (874) | ||
| 154300 | 2003-06-22 13:35:00 | Looks liek that link didn't work so the Cat No. is XH6765. :) | JamesStewart (874) | ||
| 154301 | 2003-06-22 14:24:00 | You dont need a very grunty pc to run a tv card,only if you want to use it to capture(even then with everthing maxed out i only get 30-50% cpu usage while capturing). The dse card looks fine,and i have a personal hate for dse..... |
metla (154) | ||
| 154302 | 2003-06-22 14:39:00 | I have a DSE Tv Tuner card, it works good BUT i say you need a outside antenna to get it working the best. i have the $148 one XH6765 and it goes good but i have a outside antenna |
BootyLicious (526) | ||
| 154303 | 2003-06-22 15:25:00 | I've really never had any luck with dse cards. I think a few I tried were FlyVideo cards. LifeView sounds kinda similiar. | PoWa (203) | ||
| 154304 | 2003-06-22 20:24:00 | I have a LeadtekWinFast TV2000 XP Deluxe card (around $140-160) and with the outside aerial I get a great picture - although only on a 17" monitor, but still better than a 14" TV :) |
southern_jas (4017) | ||
| 154305 | 2003-06-22 23:01:00 | I have a DSE TV card, works fine and would also stress that you need a real outside aerial, do not expect acceptable results on an indoor aerial. If any of your signals are on VHF, then a good outside aerial will be needed to overcome the large amount of interference generated by the PC. You may get a watchable signal on UHF channels with an indoor aerial. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 154306 | 2003-06-23 10:07:00 | How do I do what your signal is on? UHF or VHF? We have a outdoor antenia.... | JamesStewart (874) | ||
| 154307 | 2003-06-23 11:20:00 | The card that dicksmith has is a lifeview flyvideo 3000. Have a look at http://www.lifeview.com I have the flyvideo 98 which really sux under windows since there are no decent drivers for it but this one looks ok. It needs the same requirements as a normal tv does for reception. Bunny ears will not do the trick unless you live under or near the broadcasting tower. |
rsnic (3780) | ||
| 154308 | 2003-06-23 13:19:00 | DO NOT get flyvideo brand. | PoWa (203) | ||
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