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Dave.
Senior Member
USA
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 Posted - 09 August 2004 : 22:00:31
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I'm looking for a TV Tuner card that can be used on my Dell Inspiron 5150 notebook. I got a Transcend TV-BOX capture card that is USB, but it has the audio output in the form as an RCA speaker plug. It won't work because WinDVR disables the Mic-In on my computer when it starts, and I can't hear the audio unless I connect my headphones directly to the device - not cool.
So what I'm looking for is a TV Tuner card that is completely USB or PCMCIA that can capture video/audio in the form is analog Coax or S-Video. A remote control would be nice too. 
Anyone have experience with this? |
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
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Posted - 09 August 2004 : 22:22:18
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how about this: http://www.hauppauge.com/html/usb_data.htm
info about the audio:
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WinTV-USB's audio output: Unamplified "line-out." Output is through 1/8" female stereo jack. Line-out is compatible with "line-in" on most sound cards and stereo systems or amplified speakers.
For PC's or laptops without "line-in" jacks, the WinTV-USB supports audio over USB. Check our Software Updates page http://www.hauppauge.com/html/sw_tvusb.htm for information on a software upgrade for this feature.
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MarcelG
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Netherlands
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Dave.
Senior Member
USA
1037 Posts |
Posted - 15 August 2004 : 01:12:53
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| Thanks guys, I'm gunna have to hold off on it now though, I need to get Dell to take back my laptop so I can get an IBM Thinkpad, and that'll cost me more than the Dell did. |
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laser
Advanced Member
Australia
3859 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2004 : 16:49:10
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| I know what you mean Dave, I know 2 people recently that have moved from Dell to IBM. For YEARS I've only used Dell laptops (& loved them) but a recent employment change has forced me to use IBM and they are quite good (and LIGHT!!!) |
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Dave.
Senior Member
USA
1037 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2004 : 17:46:15
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| Brings up another point, for anyone that has the 5150...why the hell is the power brick so F'ing huge?! Who's great idea was it to make it handle 100-240v?!? Idiots...just idiots. |
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ruirib
Snitz Forums Admin
Portugal
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seahorse
Senior Member
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2004 : 21:48:13
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I'd need that actually. If they could find a way to spare me from taking those stupid power socket adapters, I'd be even happier. Never know which one of the stupid things your ever going to need.
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Dave.
Senior Member
USA
1037 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 02:04:09
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| But it's not like they even gave me an option. :/ |
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HuwR
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
20600 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 05:37:37
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I think you will find that all electrical appliances should support 110-220V so that they are compatable with all electrical systems, it is not the voltage that affects the size/wieght of a power supply, it is the amount of power it needs to supply that affects it's size and weight
seehorse, a word of advice, get your self a multi-adapter of the same type as all your electrical, then just plug your stuff in normally to your multi adaptor and then plug the multiadaptor into a convertor. I carry a 6 gang socket in my laptop bag, and a universal plug adaptor set. |
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laser
Advanced Member
Australia
3859 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 06:16:46
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Hey, what's wrong with 240V  |
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HuwR
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
20600 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 07:44:00
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Originally posted by laser
Hey, what's wrong with 240V
Nothing, standard voltage ranges are 110-120 and 220-240
and 220-240 is best cos you don't have to wait so long for the kettle to boil |
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
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Posted - 17 August 2004 : 09:15:11
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and 220-240 is best cos you don't have to wait so long for the kettle to boil
And don't forget the Microwave will cook food faster too ;) |
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laser
Advanced Member
Australia
3859 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 17:09:58
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You've got it alll wrong, the best power supplies are the ones that do 110-240.
Here's how you really speed up your PC (or other 110-240 device):
Change the switch to 110V, plug it into a 240V outlet and turn on.
It goes REALLY fast for about 2 seconds, then the smoke comes out 
DISCLAIMER : This is a J-O-K-E, yes I have done it before but my aim was to permanently destroy the equipment !!!!
Once again, do not try this at home with anything of value !! |
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Podge
Support Moderator
Ireland
3776 Posts |
Posted - 17 August 2004 : 18:40:21
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Brings up another point, for anyone that has the 5150...why the hell is the power brick so F'ing huge?! Who's great idea was it to make it handle 100-240v?!?
Any laptop I've ever had came with a power supply that handled 110-240v (no switch) and its small & light.
Though I do remember a guy at work that bought a laptop in the States, when he got home (to Ireland) he had to buy a convertor from 100v to 240v to use it.
It was the size of a car battery and he had to bring it with him everywhere he went with the laptop. |
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
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Posted - 17 August 2004 : 19:49:54
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Change the switch to 110V, plug it into a 240V outlet and turn on.
hehe most modern PSU's auto switch now to prevent just that sort of thing from happening :) thats why there is no switch on most of them nowadays. |
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