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

[Sambuca78]

I thinking of getting a DVB-t2 tuner and plug it into a Android stick when existing TV (Digital TV NOT ready), rather than getting a external DVB-t2 box just to watch TV.

Anyone have similar idea or did something similar already? Thanks.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

I thinking of getting a DVB-t2 tuner and plug it into a Android stick when existing TV (Digital TV NOT ready), rather than getting a external DVB-t2 box just to watch TV.

Anyone have similar idea or did something similar already? Thanks.

Rather you get Android stick/box with DVB-C tuner.

 

[Sambuca78]

Rather you get Android stick/box with DVB-C tuner.

DVB-C can work? Any good android stick / boxu recommend?

 

[Kiwi8]

Rather you get Android stick/box with DVB-C tuner.

I think it's better to keep android box and DVB-C receiver separate.

The former can become obsolete very fast due to the need to watch higher definition videos and running more intensive apps but the latter's standard is pretty much fixed liao.

For the latter, can buy this Openbox V8 Pro which is a DVB-T2/T/C tuner.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

I think it's better to keep android box and DVB-C receiver separate.

The former can become obsolete very fast due to the need to watch higher definition videos and running more intensive apps but the latter's standard is pretty much fixed liao.

For the latter, can buy this Openbox V8 Pro which is a DVB-T2/T/C tuner.

Good to know that.

Anyway, will StarHub STB smart card work on such TBS DVB-C PCie tuner?

http://www.tbsdtv.com/products/tbs6618-dvb-c-tv-tuner-ci-pcie-card.html

 

[Kiwi8]

Good to know that.

Anyway, will StarHub STB smart card work on such TBS DVB-C PCie tuner?

http://www.tbsdtv.com/products/tbs6618-dvb-c-tv-tuner-ci-pcie-card.html

I dun dare to try.

 

[LxIxVxE]

Hauppauge Wintv-dual HD available now @ SRP $149.00

WinTV-dualHD TV Tuner - a dual tuner, multi-format TV receiver for your Windows PC!

Dual tuner: watch one channel while recording another. Or have picture-in-picture or two complete TV windows with the included WinTV v8 application for Windows.

Triple mode USB digital TV tuner for Windows: for DVB-T, DVB-T2 and DVB-C digital TV!

 

[tatsit]

Hauppauge Wintv-dual HD available now @ SRP $149.00

where can buy?

 

[LxIxVxE]

where can buy?

can buy from AJVW hauppauge distro at SLS or other pc shops

dun noe which shop sells cheapest

 

[MoneyFace =p]

I am really curious why you peeps willing to spend hundred bucks just to view and record local FTA channels? Those content can be sourced from Toggle or elsewhere easily (albeit most of the time lower resolution & PQ). I was wondering why not spend on VPNs and stream? Please enlighten me.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

DVB-C can work? Any good android stick / boxu recommend?

Yes we can receive all local FTA Mediacorp HD & SD channels and some Starhub 'free' channels as Starhub did not encrypt those channels. With DVB-C, you can save $$ on getting a separate antenna if you were to proceed with DVB-T2 route. DVB-C signal confirm stable too.

 

[mrsun18]

I am really curious why you peeps willing to spend hundred bucks just to view and record local FTA channels? Those content can be sourced from Toggle or elsewhere easily (albeit most of the time lower resolution & PQ). I was wondering why not spend on VPNs and stream? Please enlighten me.

You have the answer already...

 

[fireduke86]

Hauppauge Wintv-dual HD available now @ SRP $149.00

Any recommendations for PCI-E ones?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

You have the answer already...

But is it really worth to pay for higher PQ local content?

 

[mrsun18]

But is it really worth to pay for higher PQ local content?

Let's just say different people have different interests and values. You have yours, others have theirs, which is not necessary the same as yours.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Anyone got old but usable DVB-C tuner to offload? USB or PCIe also can...

 

[Apparatus]

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Hauppauge Wintv-dual HD available now @ SRP $149.00

If buy this for laptop use do you need an external antenna? Thanks

 

[LxIxVxE]

If buy this for laptop use do you need an external antenna? Thanks

yes and a tiny portable antenna is included in the package
or u can use ur own antenna if it is not powerful enough

Included in the box
*WinTV-dualHD dual TV tuner, USB 2.0 compatible
*Portable TV antenna
*Credit card size remote control (with batteries)
*USB extension cable
*Installation CD
*Quick Installation Guide

 

[LxIxVxE]

Any recommendations for PCI-E ones?

Avermedia T2+C, single tuner, $90 - $100
make sure u get the correct one cos last time sls flooded with old revision which does not work with local T2 channels, not sure the old revision still exist now or not

Hauppauge HVR2215, dual tuners, $189 - $200+

nothing much to choose locally
other brands or quad tuners need to buy from oversea

 

[Apparatus]

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yes and a tiny portable antenna is included in the package
or u can use ur own antenna if it is not powerful enough

Included in the box
*WinTV-dualHD dual TV tuner, USB 2.0 compatible
*Portable TV antenna
*Credit card size remote control (with batteries)
*USB extension cable
*Installation CD
*Quick Installation Guide

For portability on-the-go use what small-size, external and powerful antenna would you recommend to be compatible with the WinTV-dualHD dual TV tuner?