TV tuner recommendation

[mike911]

digtial tuner range should be 30-70, and both analog/digital tuners go up to 100+
important features to note:

1) sensitivity-able to receive signals better
2) stablility- not hang or get too hot when operate after a few hours
3) software- good software that bundle with the tuner can have alot of functions and features
4) warranty

thanks for the reply.

1) sensitivity-able to receive signals better
is it safe to say expensive one more better radio sensitivity?
2) stablility- not hang or get too hot when operate after a few hours
ok. that have to look for reviews.
3) software- good software that bundle with the tuner can have alot of functions and features
what are the usual functions that usually seen, i need most priority just to record only.
4) warranty
ok noted.

i would like to add on, i heard about something called hardware-decoding.

-does it affect me watching hd videos, if my machine lets say does not have a good gfx card.

-what would be the difference if i get a analog/digital tuner, e.g. viewing difference, quality? or just different mode of video only.

-will the future videos be all in digital or just analog only.


thanks for your help

 

[mike911]

upz for more help

 

[LxIxVxE]

upz for more help

mike gorgor buying internal(pci/pci-e) or external one~?

 

[mike911]

mike gorgor buying internal(pci/pci-e) or external one~?

external de. just wanna watch tv + time schedule record

and maybe try my luck watching hd5 if my chui notebook can run.

 

[LxIxVxE]

external de. just wanna watch tv + time schedule record

and maybe try my luck watching hd5 if my chui notebook can run.

HD5 pointless if ur lappy is old and small screen~

anyway, u can juz hoot a cheap one from DX and give it a try lor~
no local support, no warranty, no webby to dl drivers and softwares~
$20 one can try try lor~

those branded locally more expensive but got local support, got 1 or 2 yrs warranty, got webby to dl latest drivers and softwares~

 

[eliteFX]

just go for branded ones

 

[LxIxVxE]

wait for pc show lor~

usually got the AVerTV Hybrid Volar HX @ abt $85~

 

[nickelless]

wait for pc show lor~

usually got the AVerTV Hybrid Volar HX @ abt $85~

had this tuner couple of weeks ago as my old Hauppauge WinTV FM PCI has no Vista/Win7 drivers

guess Volar consumes more CPU cycles as it's USB based.. but its connector is surprisingly scorching hot! even just after a few mins usage whether TV or FM function

& another more undesirable thing is when watching analoge channels, it has the 'startling' effect irregularly though just a wee sec when so.. any resolution or what may be the cause? or just got to live with it? thnx also feel the PQ hot as sharp as my old Hauppage.. haha

tried using latest tuner & video drivers on XP (OS yet to upgrade)

 

[Mattizu]

hi guys...if i wan to get a tuner to watch cable tv and hav good radio signal no need HD channels and stuff..any recommendations? do i need the old rooftop antenna in order to play radio? thanks in advance

 

[mike911]

HD5 pointless if ur lappy is old and small screen~

anyway, u can juz hoot a cheap one from DX and give it a try lor~
no local support, no warranty, no webby to dl drivers and softwares~
$20 one can try try lor~

those branded locally more expensive but got local support, got 1 or 2 yrs warranty, got webby to dl latest drivers and softwares~

hmm i can say is normal gfx card with core 2 processor. i was thinking about outputing vga to my tv for hd5

im just kinda thinking that those 20 dollar one like abit of betting.

i come home then reply, now mobile abit difficult

 

[mike911]

had this tuner couple of weeks ago as my old Hauppauge WinTV FM PCI has no Vista/Win7 drivers

guess Volar consumes more CPU cycles as it's USB based.. but its connector is surprisingly scorching hot! even just after a few mins usage whether TV or FM function

& another more undesirable thing is when watching analoge channels, it has the 'startling' effect irregularly though just a wee sec when so.. any resolution or what may be the cause? or just got to live with it? thnx also feel the PQ hot as sharp as my old Hauppage.. haha

tried using latest tuner & video drivers on XP (OS yet to upgrade)

only this brand no driver for vista or 7,
then i can filter liao.

 

[nickelless]

only this brand no driver for vista or 7,
then i can filter liao.

it's my old model Hauppage WinTV FM PCI doesn't have Vista/Win7 drivers..

that's why bought the AverTV Hybrid Volar HX which has

 

[mike911]

it's my old model Hauppage WinTV FM PCI doesn't have Vista/Win7 drivers..

that's why bought the AverTV Hybrid Volar HX which has

oh.. ok.. i go research the avertv first.. thanks

wait for pc show lor~

usually got the AVerTV Hybrid Volar HX @ abt $85~

hmm maybe will wait.. avertv got like others.. are they recommendable or just stick to hybrid better?

 

[LxIxVxE]

oh.. ok.. i go research the avertv first.. thanks



hmm maybe will wait.. avertv got like others.. are they recommendable or just stick to hybrid better?

me dun have the pricelist but think avertv dvb-t only oso abt $70 to $80~?
not sure how much at pc show though~

getting hybrid better bah~
at least still can connect to cable point to watch if cannot receive any digital/hd channels~

 

[mike911]

me dun have the pricelist but think avertv dvb-t only oso abt $70 to $80~?
not sure how much at pc show though~

getting hybrid better bah~
at least still can connect to cable point to watch if cannot receive any digital/hd channels~

i see. search on the net shows the avertv can do recording, but can do schedule record?

same for the 20 dollar one at dx?

 

[LxIxVxE]

i see. search on the net shows the avertv can do recording, but can do schedule record?

same for the 20 dollar one at dx?

read the manual~?
http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=293
not sure got mention or not~

anyway, by rite should have schedule recording lor~
schedule recording is a software thing rather than a hardware thing~
can always use other software with it one~

 

[mike911]

hmm okie i go take a look.

 

[halocast]

hi people..

i got this.. mygica u6800t ..

but problem is.. no drivers for win 7?? how to install? any idea?

i have tried the compatibility option etc..
but doesn't work still

 

[seeyourhead_jiejie_v3]

hi people..

i got this.. mygica u6800t ..

but problem is.. no drivers for win 7?? how to install? any idea?

i have tried the compatibility option etc..
but doesn't work still

try vista driver ?
if not den up lorry liao
1. downgrade ur OS.
2. bug them for new drivers or
3. buy new 1 that support win7

 

[Blue.Wing]

Hi guys. Seems like most of you are reviewing AverTV Hybrid Volar HX. How about AverTV Hybrid Super 007
PCI?
Am i right to say, for hybrid tv tuner you can receive Channel U using analog????

Last thing, anyone using averTV hybrid volar HX and stay in choa chu kang?? Are you able to receive most of the channels? I'm living on the 4th storey only

Thanks!!