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| 1257287 | 2012-02-04 06:21:00 | Hello, Recently screwed up my tv and decided it that it was time or a new one, im kind of caught in the middle since the tv sits next to my pc monitor and im stuck deciding between a MultiFunction monitor (Tv built in) or a tv tuner card + a monitor. The ideal size would be from 22 to 25. I've been interested in Samsung P2370HD or Hauppauge HVR-2210 + Asus ML239H. Thanks guys! My set up Asus P8Z68 v-pro /gen 3 Asus GTX560ti Intel 2500k |
chuanwai (12518) | ||
| 1257288 | 2012-02-04 07:46:00 | If you just want to watch TV I would get the monitor with TV inbuilt because it will be easier to set up and use. If you want to record and time-shift TV get the tuner card. Hell, maybe get both - then you can watch TV on the monitor's own tuner and record something else to the PC at the same time. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1257289 | 2012-02-04 08:01:00 | If you just want to watch TV I would get the monitor with TV inbuilt because it will be easier to set up and use. If you want to record and time-shift TV get the tuner card. Hell, maybe get both - then you can watch TV on the monitor's own tuner and record something else to the PC at the same time. I will be using the monitor as a second monitor and for tv, so your suggestion is the multi function? |
chuanwai (12518) | ||
| 1257290 | 2012-02-04 09:54:00 | If you just want to watch TV yes I would say get the monitor with TV tuner built in, because it will be much less hassle than getting a tuner card and associated software working. | Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1257291 | 2012-02-04 11:40:00 | One thing to realise is though, fine text and such may be harder to read on a tv than a computer monitor due to various differences in the screens they use. | 8ftmetalhaed (14526) | ||
| 1257292 | 2012-02-04 11:47:00 | Nothing wrong with getting a tuner,. They're pretty easy to setup. Just make sure you get one that works. I just replaced mine. The first one was dead, (confirmed by Pbtech). They plugged it in it did nothing, the 2nd (replacement of the first) didnt find any channels. So, both went back to the shop. Then the 3rd (the install from the 1st I think its driver stuffed things up - The Leadtek driver wouldnt uninstall no matter what I tried). The Avermedia (A835 HD Pro - the new tuner's driver wouldnt install, because of an (error 10). Everytime I rebooted., (I had to remove the tuner so the drivers would install / so AVerTV would work). In the end, I reformatted to fix that error. So, if you decide to get one (thats USB), dont get a Leadtek DTV Dongle Gold. Theyre DVB-T, but they dont work in NZ (and don't pick up any FV channels). Pbtech told me, after I had brought it. A bit late telling me, after I've got it |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1257293 | 2012-02-04 12:08:00 | You say they (tuner cards) are easy to set up but then you prove my point about them being a hassle :lol: | Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1257294 | 2012-02-04 17:51:00 | It didnt help thar one was dead and the replacement was screwed. Blame Pbtech for that for being idiots. For not telling me that the 1st one didnt even work in NZ. And wouldnt pick up FV anyway. I told them why sell them then. They didnt have an answer | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1257295 | 2012-02-04 20:50:00 | I've done what you ask both ways and there are some pro's and cons. Currently using a Samsung syncmaster B2430HD as the second monitor / TV and it's great. One little tip though, it looked horrible as a PC monitor over HDMI until I went into the settings and "renamed" the input to HDMI PC from the options. The manual doesn't tell you this but the "name" also changes the functions. So my thoughts are: Multifunction pros - can watch TV while gaming, or when the PC is off, guide works perfectly, simple to use, comes with a full function remote, very convenient Multifunction cons - can't record, can't watch TV in a window while doing something else on the screen (I miss this more than I thought), more expensive than a cheap monitor / tuner card combo for less features TV tuner pros - Fully functional PVR for recording TV, a lot of tuners are also FM radios, can watch TV in a window and use the screen at the same time TV tuner cons - watching TV while gaming may not work, or may not work well (graphics cards can't accelerate two things at once). The broadcast guide still doesn't work with windows media centre, you get the now/next listings but not the weekly one, microsoft may eventually fix this but don't hold your breath (there are workarounds but I gave up on them after much swearing), can be some setup issues as others have mentioned (I use a Hauppauge HVR1200 and it's always been easy to setup). Can be codec/ software issues if using an OS prior to windows 7 I actually use my samsung TV as a TV, a second monitor for my gaming machine via HDMI, and a primary monitor for my 2nd PC over VGA, and switch between functions with the remote. I find it to be a very useful setup. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1257296 | 2012-02-04 21:33:00 | It didnt help thar one was dead and the replacement was screwed. Blame Pbtech for that for being idiots. For not telling me that the 1st one didnt even work in NZ. And wouldnt pick up FV anyway. I told them why sell them then. They didnt have an answer Yeah but it was still a tuner card and you still had issues. :p Seriously, I think they are jinxed. I have never had so many problems (of any sort) related to any other type of PC hardware. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
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