[Official] DVB-T2 USB/PCI-E/PCI TV Tuner Thread

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chong said:
Don't mislead please... USB TV tuners will never work in TV's USB ports.
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Ya lor TV got no driver for the tuner :(

Most of the TVs can Read Memory cards for Pictures, songs and SOME Video formats.
 
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es0teric said:
Can this use for laptop? No TV access point
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No true TV tuner (not referring to those internet TV types) works without antenna. U either have to use the StarHub antenna point, HDB antenna point, or external antenna.
 
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FatalityV said:
No need access point. It comes with a stock antenna.

However you probably need to seat near the window to use the antenna./
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Kiwi8 said:
No true TV tuner (not referring to those internet TV types) works without antenna. U either have to use the StarHub antenna point, HDB antenna point, or external antenna.
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My room don't have TV wall socket so I suppose have to use the antenna?

Also, during raining season the reception will be poor?

Can anyone tell me what is the minimum requirement for the laptop?

And lastly, most of you order from buydvbnet.com? Is it safe?
 
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Can anyone confirm whether the GeniaTech T230 supports DVB-C? It's currently going for US$27 on Aliexpress after 40% discount. Seems like a really good deal if it covers DVB-T/T2/C.
 
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es0teric said:
My room don't have TV wall socket so I suppose have to use the antenna?

Also, during raining season the reception will be poor?

Can anyone tell me what is the minimum requirement for the laptop?

And lastly, most of you order from buydvbnet.com? Is it safe?
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I believe its buydvb.net

Yes, they have excellent customer service quality afaik. I received mine delivered by dhl in like 3-4 days after it was shipped. Me and Kiwi just ordered another two tuner cards together because we wanted to take advantage of the discount when you buy in bulk!

raining season, my reception is okay okay bah, its just that sometimes for some reason my antenna will act up and there will be errors in my recordings...

Minimum requirement? streaming should be fine, but if you are recording, Im not sure if you require a slightly better specced laptop to avoid any errors in your captured stream due to the constant read/write on going.
 
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Finally received the Geniatech PT360, and I'm getting horrible reception with the 2 bundled antennas - none of the DVB-T2 channels can be streamed without artifacts or picture hangs. :s22::s22:
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I don't think it's due to weak signal strength at my location because I could receive all DVB-T2 channels clearly with a Sinho set-top box from Aliexpress + simple antenna like this:
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I'm suspecting the 2 bundled antennas are crap, but all my tested antennas have coaxial connectors and will not fit on the MCX connector of the PT360.

Has anyone tried their own antennas on the PT360? Did your reception improve drastically?
 
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Okay thanks for more information about buydvb.net

Just ordered a TBS5220, hope it arrives quickly and intact and that my laptop can smoothly watch TV :)
 
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FatalityV said:
I believe its buydvb.net

Yes, they have excellent customer service quality afaik. I received mine delivered by dhl in like 3-4 days after it was shipped. Me and Kiwi just ordered another two tuner cards together because we wanted to take advantage of the discount when you buy in bulk!

raining season, my reception is okay okay bah, its just that sometimes for some reason my antenna will act up and there will be errors in my recordings...

Minimum requirement? streaming should be fine, but if you are recording, Im not sure if you require a slightly better specced laptop to avoid any errors in your captured stream due to the constant read/write on going.
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I have the tv wall socket in another room. Do they provide a cable to link up to the tv wall socket?
 
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Any cheap and decent dvb-t2 usb stick to recommend? I looked back the posts the price range from 40 usd onwards... :s22::s22:
 
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