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

[cybertech]

Will buying two TBS5220 USB DVB-T2 Sticks connecting to a PC can watch two different channels = Dual Tuner

 

[Kiwi8]

Will buying two TBS5220 USB DVB-T2 Sticks connecting to a PC can watch two different channels = Dual Tuner

Yes. In fact, if the two channels are residing on the same frequency, u can even watch the two channels using a single tuner only.

Digital TV (whether be it by DVB-T2 or DVB-T or DVB-C) has this multiple-PLP function which allows all the TV channels on a selected frequency to be received by a single tuner.

Btw, I think if u are using USB stick on a PC, I do suggest u might as well get a PCI-E Dual Tuner for the PC instead. Leave the USB stick to be used on a laptop instead.

 

[FatalityV]

me want cheap cheap but still good one.. hoping to find something below 20 sgd..

Well.. the cheaper you go, the more shitty a product you're prolly going to end up with.

 

[sacredrays]

Well.. the cheaper you go, the more shitty a product you're prolly going to end up with.

yea, that's why asking for recommendations here mah.. if not i go buy the cheapest i can find liao.. lol

 

[Kiwi8]

yea, that's why asking for recommendations here mah.. if not i go buy the cheapest i can find liao.. lol

The cheaper ones are likely to be non-DVB-T2-lite version (v 1.3.1), not able to receive the MediaCorp DVB-T2 channels which require the version 1.3.1.

Besides, at the lower price point u probably only get the older DVB-T tuner.

 

[FatalityV]

yea, that's why asking for recommendations here mah.. if not i go buy the cheapest i can find liao.. lol

The 5220 is a product I highly reccomend based on my personal experience with it.

Other products I dont dare to reco because no experience with it!

 

[sacredrays]

The 5220 is a product I highly reccomend based on my personal experience with it.

Other products I dont dare to reco because no experience with it!

Can I have the full model name? How much is it btw?

 

[FatalityV]

Can I have the full model name? How much is it btw?

Agree. A number of us using TBS5220.
Buy from TBS5220 USB DVB T2/T Freeview HD TV Stick-Watch DVB T2/Freeview HD TV on Laptop/PC [TBS5220] - US$39.19 : BuyDVB Online Store

Can consider TBS5220 as an alternative. BuyDVB.net

All within the last page bro....

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[Kiwi8]

Can I have the full model name? How much is it btw?

But it's a pity u just missed the Halloween discount period.

However, if I'm not wrong, there should probably be a Christmas discount period, so if u can wait until then, then do wait.

 

[sacredrays]

oh.. that one. was trying to find something cheaper than that actually. lol

ok, maybe I have to up my budget then. Thanks guys.

 

[es0teric]

oh.. that one. was trying to find something cheaper than that actually. lol

ok, maybe I have to up my budget then. Thanks guys.

I hope to get good offer during Black friday

 

[Kiwi8]

I hope to get good offer during Black friday

When u buy, u got to make sure that the TV card adheres to the DVB-T2-lite (or v1.3.1) standard, otherwise it will not work to receive MediaCorp DVB-T2 signals, which use the standard.

As far as I know, BlackGold Technology company are the more prominent DVB card company in the US, but it seems that they do not have v1.3.1-compliant cards yet lor.

 

[es0teric]

When u buy, u got to make sure that the TV card adheres to the DVB-T2-lite (or v1.3.1) standard, otherwise it will not work to receive MediaCorp DVB-T2 signals, which use the standard.

As far as I know, BlackGold Technology company are the more prominent DVB card company in the US, but it seems that they do not have v1.3.1-compliant cards yet lor.

I am looking at TBS5220 USB DVB T2/T

Do I need to check what you have mentioned?

 

[Kiwi8]

I am looking at TBS5220 USB DVB T2/T

Do I need to check what you have mentioned?

TBS is a China company based in ShenZhen, so their discount periods may not correspond to USA sales periods, though they may coincide.

 

[es0teric]

TBS is a China company based in ShenZhen, so their discount periods may not correspond to USA sales periods, though they may coincide.

Oh btw

1. If I purchase TBS5220, do I have to check the specs you mentioned earlier?

2. If I would like to purchase during black Friday, what brand and model would you recommend?

 

[Kiwi8]

Oh btw

1. If I purchase TBS5220, do I have to check the specs you mentioned earlier?

2. If I would like to purchase during black Friday, what brand and model would you recommend?

1) TBS5220 is already confirmed to be DVB-T2-lite compliant, and there is already forum user to confirm that it works.

2) What are u so obsessed with Black Friday, and must die die buy from companies participating in Black Friday promotion? Anyway, u can check with BlackGold Technology to see if they have updated their cards, or other TV tuner companies. So far I have not seen them update their cards to be DVB-T2-lite compliant.

 

[LxIxVxE]

When u buy, u got to make sure that the TV card adheres to the DVB-T2-lite (or v1.3.1) standard, otherwise it will not work to receive MediaCorp DVB-T2 signals, which use the standard.

As far as I know, BlackGold Technology company are the more prominent DVB card company in the US, but it seems that they do not have v1.3.1-compliant cards yet lor.

Blackgold is UK one

Jan 2014 was told that their BGT3635 and BGT3602 support T2 v1.3.1

Not long ago they have launched another new card BGT3655 triple tuners which supports T2 v1.3.1
BGT3655 - BlackGold

But blackgold card quite expensive, can cost up to S$350 to over S$400 including tax and shipping

 

[es0teric]

Blackgold is UK one

Jan 2014 was told that their BGT3635 and BGT3602 support T2 v1.3.1

Not long ago they have launched another new card BGT3655 triple tuners which supports T2 v1.3.1
BGT3655 - BlackGold

But blackgold card quite expensive, can cost up to S$350 to over S$400 including tax and shipping

Then I guess I will purchase TBS5220. Or do you have any other recommend better than this?

 

[Kiwi8]

Blackgold is UK one

Jan 2014 was told that their BGT3635 and BGT3602 support T2 v1.3.1

Not long ago they have launched another new card BGT3655 triple tuners which supports T2 v1.3.1
BGT3655 - BlackGold

But blackgold card quite expensive, can cost up to S$350 to over S$400 including tax and shipping

Oh yes I made a blunder.... I forgot that when I tried the Blackgold purchasing platform, I noticed it was using UK and EU posting, so it is UK indeed.

I was put off by the big amount in postage for International mail.

 

[sacredrays]

anyone tried this one?

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