Your Guide to Laptop USB TV Tuners
You can use a USB TV tuner to transfer VHS video tapes from a VCR to your computer very easily. Once the videos have been copied to your computer you can burn them to a DVD using a DVD burner. Even if you never burn them to a DVD it is still a good idea [...]
The SiliconDust HD Homerun is similar to USB TV tuners in that it allows you to watch over the air and cable or satellite TV on your computer but it works differently and that is what makes this the BEST COMPUTER TV TUNER ON THE MARKET. The SiliconDust HD Homerun is a network based tuner. [...]
In January 2009, Avid, makers of the Pinnacle line of TV tuners for personal computers sold that line of business to Hauppauge. Hauppauge now markets Pinnacle tuner products under the name PCTV separate from its Hauppauge line USB TV tuners. Pinnacle TV tuner reviews are now located at PCTV USB TV tuner review.
In January 2009, Hauppauge (see Hauppauge USB TV tuner review) bought the Pinnacle line of TV tuners for personal computers from Avid. Hauppauge now markets the former Pinnacle line of tuners under the name PCTV which is separate from its Hauppauge line. PCTV offers three versions of a USB TV tuner: HD Mini Stick 80e [...]
Hauppauge is one of the most respected and trusted names in the TV tuner market. Hauppauge is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ symbol: HAUP) based in Hauppauge, N.Y. (hence the name) that since 1992 has focused solely on TV functionality to computers so you can buy with confidence knowing that they are a stable company [...]
Factors to consider when choosing a laptop TV tuner or USB TV tuner include: 1. What computer it will used with Do you plan on using the tuner with different computers? If so, a “stick” style USB TV tuner is probably best 2. What type of TV signal will you watch Primarily cable or satellite [...]
A USB TV tuner is essentially an HDTV tuner for your computer. If your computer has a decent monitor and video card the picture quality and sound quality are very good. A USB TV tuner also turns your computer into a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Tuners work with laptop, notebook and desktop computer systems and [...]
A USB TV tuner and Windows Media Center will turn your computer into a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) (also called Personal Video Recorder or PVR). This combination works with almost any desktop, laptop or notebook computer. To learn more about computer tuners read some USB TV tuner reviews. Tuners work with over-the-air broadcasts (all work [...]
Which TV signals can you watch using a laptop TV tuner? The answer is almost any. Over the air signals (analog and digital) are free but require an antenna and reception depends on your where you live and other factors. Cable and satellite signals require you to connect a cable to your laptop TV tuner [...]
Types of TV signals Not all USB TV tuners are compatible with all TV signals. You can find tuners compatible with types of TV signals below. The better USB TV tuners on the market are compatible with all of the following TV signals. Analog signals All laptop TV tuners are capable of receiving analog signals [...]
