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TV BOX KWORLD|KW-SA220 1080I RTL Input

TV BOX KWORLD|KW-SA220 1080I RTL TV Input

$69.00 Est. at Amazon

from mh, www.newegg.com
i have also used it for my newer lcd tv that adds lag to my xbox via the component in, and by using this device via the pc input, there is much less lag (more of a review of my tv, but this unit
from N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: this does have a tv tuner built into it but it is not a digital tuner, only a analog one (useless after feb 2009 as a tuner)the speaker is kinda weak but it does the job.another note.
from matt, www.newegg.com
it has good features that are pretty convenient like the pip.i use it to play my ps3 and ps2 and watch tv while browsing the web.
from Timbox742, www.newegg.com
what i like about it is you can watch tv or video only or watch tv, video and be in your computer simultaneously.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
if watching tv isn't your main focus and instead you only want to connect your gaming system, then it's really on par with any tv out there.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC,PAL,SECAM, Adapter Type: TV Input, Cable Ready TV Tuner,Satellite Ready TV Tuner, Video Input: S-Video,Component Video,VGA

2 RECOMMENDED by 37 people for TV

AverMedia MTVHBVMXR Hybrid Volar Max USB 2.0

$95.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i have it hooked to cable tv and it gets all my channels including the high definition digital channels.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i have tried many other pc tv tuners (about a dozen or so) for my htpc and this is by far the best one for picture quality.
from bvrev.compusa.com
i have a vista 64 machine and tried two other tv tuners.
from www.amazon.com
i researched tv tuners by avermedia, hauppauge, and pinnacle before choosing this product.
from C-O-P, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: great product if your looking for a portable tv tuner solution.

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Positives: Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2,DivX, Analog Video Format: NTSC, Adapter Type: TV Input, Other Features: FM Radio Tuner

3 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for TV

Avermedia MTVHBE80R 7 95522 96077 1 TV Input

$110.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the product recieves and records atsc, and analog tv, as well as fm radio pretty mucj anywhere in the world.
from darthcircuit, www.newegg.com
antenna that came with it wasnt able to pick up anything for me except when i went outside and sat in my car.it does put off some heat, but it only gets really hot after an hour or so of watching tv.
from www.amazon.com
all i wanted was another interface tv tuner card to watch tv programs on my notebook screen, even when i travel around.installation was painless, no trouble at all with that.video quality is very
from HunterOriginal, www.newegg.com
basically tv under your icons.
from V65Magna, www.newegg.com
i like having the capability of having a radio as well as tv.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC,PAL-M,PAL-N, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4, Adapter Type: TV Input,Radio Input, Other Features: FM Radio Tuner

4 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for TV

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950 1145 TV Input

$132.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
not only does this let me watch tv on my mac, but it also lets me hook up a composite input, so i can play old school video games through my computer monitor!
from www.amazon.com
the tv stick for mac seems like a good product.
from www.amazon.com
this usb tv tuner works as it was described by the site.
from www.amazon.com
it is very handy for scheduling a recording of a tv show while i am at work.
from www.amazon.com
would recommend it to anyone who wants to view cable tv on their computer.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: TV Input, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

5 RECOMMENDED by 26 people for TV

ASUS My Cinema-PHC3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/RC TV Input

$91.00 Est. at Amazon

from Sprinx, www.newegg.com
i've only got an 27" sd tv hooked up to my htpc, but i watched an hd program on my 19" computer monitor, and it looked fantastic.
from icexe, www.newegg.com
who knows..maybe it's a great tv card with tons of cool features, but as it is right now i'm going to have to take their word for it.
from tfinn, www.newegg.com
the tv server picked it up both tuners right away and allows you to configure each one.
from tc, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: wish this was a more popular card, so i could verify whether it would work with sagetv or beyond tv.
from Wasabijin, www.newegg.com
don't forget to install the windows media center tvpack update if you don't already have it, fixes a few bugs with wmc and also gives channels the proper #ing, install the update before hand and save

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: TV Input, Other Features: FM Radio Tuner

Sling Media Slingbox PRO SB200-100 Video Capture

$385.00 Est. at Amazon

from Stuart Miles, www.pocket-lint.co.uk
"if you want to watch your tv elsewhere be it in a wi-fi hotspot or merely in another room this is a great way to do it"
from lt.dell.com
it is wonderful to have the ability to watch tv anywhere you want as long as you have a high speed internet connection.
from Chas from Norfolk, Va, www.circuitcity.com
it worked great in atlanta airport (wireless) and when i got to japan it sure was nice to watch my tivo recorded tv shows.
from lt.dell.com
it allows you to take your tv programs anywhere.
from Benny Har-Even, trustedreviews.com
it's looks different, it's very easy to set-up and use, and delivers your tv to you over the internet wherever you are with.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Adapter Type: DVB Satellite Receiver,Video Capture,TV Input, Satellite Ready TV Tuner,Cable Ready TV Tuner, Platform: PC,Mac

Tivax STB-T8 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchase this item and felt that first of all it was a shame to have to buy a product that would enable me to watch broadcast tv shows, and after getting the product and using it, i am extremely
from www.amazon.com
i bought this product in order to bring my antenna tv up to par with the new digital guidelines and i'm quite happy with it.
from www.amazon.com
its only negative is it doesn't have the capability of powering the tv off and on, so one needs the tv's remote too.
from www.amazon.com
as it was reccommended in an article on updating a motorhome's tv system for digital switchover, we will assume it will work properly.
from www.amazon.com
in fact it was easier than my sharp hd tv was to set up.

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Positives: Included Accessories: Remote Control

Hauppauge WINTV-HVR-950 Tv Stick 785428011394

$126.00 Est. at Amazon

from Heidi from South Salem, NY, www.circuitcity.com
this product is compact, quick and easy to use the video quality has everything to do with the monitor you are using, however, and stereo reception does not seem to be an option with this tv tuner.
from jonnycee from Southern Cal, www.circuitcity.com
you can have it automatically download the tv schedule for your area and record programs as well.
from Pheonix0 from Atlanta, GA, www.circuitcity.com
lightweight, easy to setup and configure, allows tv recordings and other good stuff...like it very much.
from JMAD from Pensacola, FL, www.circuitcity.com
if you can get it for sale like i did it is definitely a great investment where buying a new tv is too expensive and you already have a laptop.
from John from Reseda, CA, www.circuitcity.com
basically it plugs into your usb port and after installing the software you have tv on your computer.

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Positives: Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: TV Input,Video Capture, MPEG-2 Hardware Decoder,MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder, Record TV to Disk

Apple - Video adapter mini-DVI 4 PIN mini-DIN,

Apple - Video adapter - mini-DVI (M) - 4 PIN mini-DIN, RCA (F) Video Capture

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
theatre tv and now i can play movies directly to my tv, along with internet tv, instant netflix movies, utube videos and anything else that i can play on my computer i can now watch on my tv screen.
from www.amazon.com
plug it into your mini dvi port and grab your s-video or rca video cable and plug one end into the adapter and the other into your tv or vcr and you will have your computer screen on the tv.
from www.amazon.com
don't forget to get cable to bring it to a tv as stores don't carry single connection rca in long lengths, or get a short headphone jack into 2 rca connector and you can run one long 3 connector rca
from www.amazon.com
if you were looking for a way to watch movies from your macbook on your tv, this adapter is a must buy.
from www.amazon.com
the image clarity isn't perfect but if you have a widescreen tv this adapter is probably right up your ally.

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Positives: Adapter Type: Video Capture, Video Input: S-Video,Composite Video,VGA, Video Output: S-Video,Composite Video,RCA,VGA, Platform: PC,Mac

Level 9 Sound Designs 052507HT Video Capture

$242.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i bought this product for two reasons: (1) watch programs in rooms where a tv is not available; (2) the ability to record programs like a pvr.
from "Obie", www1.cameraworld.com
when my desktop pc died, i lost beyond tv and orb which i used constantly.
from www.amazon.com
it was easy to set up, but is worthless without a newer tv that has multiple input jacks in the back.
from www.amazon.com
i think it is so awesome to be able to watch tv from my home cable box here in germany!
from www.amazon.com
overall, it was great to watch tv from other locations.

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Positives: Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2,MPEG-4, Adapter Type: Video Capture, Record TV to Disk,Cable Ready TV Tuner,Satellite Ready TV Tuner, Interface with Host: USB

Elgato Systems 10020974 TV Input

$171.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
when you need to watch tv, plug it in and you get a great picture.
from www.amazon.com
it does not have all the features of a tivo, but does work very well for recording tv shows and even in hd (if available).
from www.amazon.com
so i recently got a new imac, and though it would be cool to use it as a tv since the display was bigger than my current tv and was hd capable.
from www.amazon.com
easy to install-just plug it in to an available usb port, it allows my mac pro to produce a great digital tv image.
from www.amazon.com
overall a great option for recording tv shows.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Adapter Type: TV Input, S-Video,Composite Video, S-Video,Composite Video

Elgato Systems EyeTV 250 Plus 10020780 Video

$226.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
outstanding product that has turned our new 24" imac into a cool tv and dvr.
from www.amazon.com
i like it- i use it for recording and i also use it to pump am/fm radio through it and then delay the sound coming in and sync it up with the red sox games on tv.
from buttercupspots, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i use this with full version of toast titanium and toast combined with the eye tv 250 makes it a couple of clicks and burning my work is all done.
from www.amazon.com
it allows you to not only watch tv, but record it, dvr-style.
from www.amazon.com
i am generally kicking myself for not doing it sooner, but one of the things i missed was snapstream beyond tv for recording and watching television on my computer.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: SECAM,NTSC,PAL, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-1,MPEG-2, Adapter Type: Video Capture,TV Input,Video Converter, MPEG-1 Hardware Encoder

Hauppauge Wintv Hvr 1600 Pci MPEG-2 Hw Encode

$143.00 Est. at Amazon

from TonyN from Minneapolis, MN, www.circuitcity.com
it works well enough for analog tv but when displaying hd content, it can't render the picture correctly.
from arjmike from houston, tx, www.circuitcity.com
i extend it to my tv with an xbox 360!
from wt from Northern, VA, www.circuitcity.com
i got an antenna for the attic and i also purchased tv now specfically to work with this card - it was not 'intuitively apparent' how to put it all together but i did get and it is superb.
from Ted L from Chesterton, Indiana, www.circuitcity.com
i'll deal with it for now while i am remodeling and don't have a working tv set in place.
from Hangover from PDX, OR, www.circuitcity.com
my only complaint is that qam software doesn't automatically know which digital channel is associated to which analog channel likemy tv does.

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Positives: Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2,MPEG-1, Adapter Type: TV Input,Audio Input,Video Capture, MPEG-2 Hardware Decoder,MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder, Cable Ready TV Tuner,Record TV to Disk

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q 1191 TV Input

$96.00 Est. at Amazon

from bvrev.compusa.com
i've been waiting for years for a small device that'll put tv on my laptop without some buggy software that streams video wirelessly from a server pc so i can watch the football game in a separate
from bvrev.compusa.com
this is the third usb tv tuner that i've purchased and all i have to say is...
from www.amazon.com
watching tv with the software that came with the product is not as clear as with media center.
from www.amazon.com
using this product and windows media center i'm now able to watch, pause, and record live tv (similar to tivo) as well as set up recording a show or series very easily.
from www.amazon.com
i like the hauppauge 950q wintv- hvr 950q tv card because it gave a very clear picture once i downloaded the software, and played around with the computer awhile to get it to let me watch tv.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: TV Input, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1800 1128 Video Capture

$141.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's blurry and noisy, but keep in mind you're displaying a signal that was meant for a tv on a monitor designed for high-end graphics.
from www.amazon.com
no complaints on the tv tuner, either; it's just that twc akron doesn't support digital broadcast through their cables.
from www.amazon.com
microsoft came out with an update though (media center tv pack 2008), but it can only be installed with a new installation of vista, however, it should only be a matter of time to allow it for
from www.amazon.com
analog cable reception was reasonable under sagetv, although somewhat less clear than the same analog cable channels on my lcd tv.
from www.amazon.com
i grabbed a copy of the snapstream (snapstream.com) media beyond tv software and i was able to pick up the digital channels.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-1,MPEG-2, Adapter Type: Video Capture,PC Card Adapter,TV Input, Other Features: FM Radio Tuner

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 1196 Video Capture

$68.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'm not experienced using vista media center, but i haven't had any problems using it with this tv tuner board.
from www.amazon.com
also, a one hour tv program takes 6.4 gb of storage space and ends up lasting 1 hour and 14 minutes when it plays back!
from www.amazon.com
the tuner found all of the digital channels in the air that my tv was able to find with the antenna connected directly to it.
from www.amazon.com
i was pleasantly with this tv tuner.
from www.amazon.com
you can watch tv in hd and analog.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Adapter Type: Video Capture,TV Input, Record TV to Disk,Cable Ready TV Tuner,Satellite Ready TV Tuner, S-Video,Composite Video

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 1229 TV Input

$118.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
works as advertised, though we only use it for analog tv and can't vouch for digital.
from www.amazon.com
there is only one port for tv input (the other is for fm radio) so if you want analog cable tv and over-the-air digital, won't work.
from www.amazon.com
have it paired up with dual nvidia tv wonder 550 pci tuner cards for ntsc cable tv.
from www.amazon.com
it installed and worked with no problems, and worked perfectly with the media center software, something that doesn't always happen with tv tuner cards.
from www.amazon.com
and i couldn't get the tv guide to work.

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Positives: Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: TV Input, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder, Cable Ready TV Tuner,Satellite Ready TV Tuner,Record TV to Disk

ASUS My Cinema-PE9400Combo 90-YC0SA0F-UAY0Z

$108.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
it won't display tv on 2nd screen while windows media center works.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i don't pick up abc or fox when i get it with perfect reception plugging in to my tv other thoughts: not a bad card if you want to use it for analog cable
from MSB, www.newegg.com
it receives both tv and fm radio.
from FreakinBigToe, www.newegg.com
graphics aren't amazing but it is normal tv quality other thoughts: the dvr capability makes this card worth the buy.
from fohf, www.newegg.com
the tv tuner brings my channels in without degradation.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Other Features: FM Radio Tuner, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-850 1200 Video Capture

$74.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
got this after i found out i had to watch certain tv shows for my college classes.
from www.amazon.com
i just received this product 10 minutes ago, and now i am watching tv on my computer!
from www.amazon.com
the tv tuner worked well and the software that came with it was moderatly easy to use.
from www.amazon.com
so i tried different paid software like beyond tv and it worked instantly.
from www.amazon.com
i connected my rabbit ears antennae to it and get both analog and digital tv reception clear.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: Video Capture,TV Input, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1950 1192 Video Capture

$143.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it did not come with a tv tuner.
from www.amazon.com
however to watch tv you need to have a bit of patience and you will need to install the pvrusb2 driver, and extract the firmware from the windows drivers that the pvrusb2 driver looks for so it can
from www.amazon.com
your able to record tv, play movies, it even pulls up all the information up for a movie that you recorded on tv.
from www.amazon.com
just need a few splitters and problem solved, the recorded video was smooth although when there is no sound you can still hear a little static, kinda like an old tube tv but it's not very noticeable.
from www.amazon.com
tv tuner works also w/ my antenna.

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Positives: Analog Video Format: NTSC, Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-2, Adapter Type: Video Capture, MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder

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