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Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Thu, 26 September 2002 12:05
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Does anyone have one of those internal tv tuner cards in their PC. They seem a cheaper option than buying another tv for the spare room. What are they like and do they have any down falls?
Justin
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Thu, 26 September 2002 12:27
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I have a cheap flyvideo 98 item, its ok but the software is something I would'nt be braging about if I had wrote it 
I mainly just use it to monitor my front yard with my security camera! If you can get one for a good price, go for it! The picture quality isn't the best but that ise to be expected for a $60 card!
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Thu, 26 September 2002 12:31
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| justinharwoodran wrote on Thu, 26 September 2002 22:05 |
Does anyone have one of those internal tv tuner cards in their PC. They seem a cheaper option than buying another tv for the spare room. What are they like and do they have any down falls?
Justin
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Have you got cable Tv?
ive got one.. the picture quality is great when you have the vcr/dvd/ps2 connected
BUT.. with free to air.. and the bodgey arial they give you.. there is sometimes interferance on the screen.. sort of like scan lines. other then that if it works fine.. Its Great 
if you have the time to tune the channels properly. just sit back like a meter away from the screen and its pretty good resolution. nearly as sharp as a real tv.
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Thu, 26 September 2002 14:31
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Yer, im looking at getting one of these when i get some extra cash...
my mate has a tuner card and he reckons its good. has it connected to his external aerial but, not the dodgy one they give ya.
But yer, its not good watching it close up im told. he just has it as a small window, just in the background.
Mad idea i reckon!  im keen.
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Thu, 26 September 2002 16:29
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We have the latest Fly Video 3000's at the PC shop I work at, using a roof mounted antenna the reception is crystal clear at full screen mode.
The FM Radio pickup was clear enough to record some wicked songs to mp3 .
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Fri, 27 September 2002 01:00
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I have the same Flyvideo card it works quite well.
I also have an external tv tuner i bought years ago also crystal clear, all it needs to run is a PC monitor does not connect to the computer so no capture ability on that one.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Fri, 27 September 2002 02:32
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FRIG! that first review page is 5 pages! doubt i'll be reading all that. Havent had a look at the other review site either....
also, those prices from eyo are not the lowest around obviously. prices from a computer fair would be heaps cheaper.
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Fri, 27 September 2002 03:11
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Thanks guys they sound like the way to go for the money.
Inertia - how much is that Fly Video 3000?
I'm gunna put one on the "want list"
gee the bloody list is getting bigger..............
tv tunner car
PS2 V8 Supercars
Dirt bike Whipps stand
new Celica battery
car MP3 player
shit better keep working and stop wasting time!
Justin
ps if the Pies win tomorrow I have the new Whipps stand (little bet with the better half)
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yandina sunshine coast
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September 2002
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Fri, 27 September 2002 03:36
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i have 2 tv tuner cards
1 is a fly video
good bits
it has a remote
it has teletext
it runs bt848 chipset very well under 98
sensitivity is as good as a tv
it grabs video very well
bad bits
i cant seem to get it to work under 2000
the teletext doesnt get the sharemarket pages!!!
2 is a spirit
good bits
works ok but nothing flash
was cheap
bad bits
no remote
no teletext
driver came on a floppy and now its dead!!! cant find it on the net
happy with both
len
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Fri, 27 September 2002 04:41
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| GEE120 wrote on Fri, 27 September 2002 11:00 |
I have the same Flyvideo card it works quite well.
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My card is actually the leadtek 2000XP wasnt too expensive only $105
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sat, 28 September 2002 08:24
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i got this pixel view one or something cant find the box but it does the job can capture pics n movies came with a remote and all but i dont use it was probably like $200 cant remember got it ages ago. happy with it dont use it much tho.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sun, 29 September 2002 02:21
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You can pick up Pixel View cards for around the $120 mark, it has remote, fm, tv, teletext, RCA input and S Video inputs.
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sun, 29 September 2002 02:49
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I got a Pixelview Play TV pro..... but I cant get the damn thing working! Can anyone tell me drivers or software I have to use under Windows XP?
cheers
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I supported Toymods
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Melbourne Vic
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July 2002
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sun, 29 September 2002 12:52
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Also, try the Pinnacle PCTV at around $125-. The software is pretty good and it will also work with XP.
Chris.
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Wed, 02 October 2002 23:20
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Leadtek 2000xp is a good card. I have one, no problems so far except the software has some hickups with my dual monitor setup sometimes but so do alot of other programs (Damn Borland JBuilder 6 & 7)
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Brisbane
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sat, 05 October 2002 08:57
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Thanks guys, any more last minute tips or recommendations before I make a purchase in the next two weeks.
Justin
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sat, 05 October 2002 13:57
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Leadtek TV Tuner is clearer than the FlyVideo we had at the shop.
Nicer looking interface too, and the drivers that Leadtek wrote are much more stable and less temperamental than FlyVideo 3000 one's.
I think most of the tuner cards use the same Philips tuner, however the Leadtek one doesn't use the Philips drivers, which they clame are buggy...
Anyhow, I'd go the Leadtek dude.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Computer TV Tuner cards?
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Sat, 05 October 2002 21:30
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i had a flyvideo98 which i could never get to work.
it was a POS
so i bought a matrox g450 eTV - wonderful device - brilliant even software is good in fact i can't think of anything bad about it
it cost me $600 tho.
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