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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005.

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  1. Another Brother

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    Is there a connector that I can add to my Computer that will allow me to run cable TV through my monitor?
     
    #1 Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005
  2. Chump

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    directly to an analog monitor? not that I know of

    there are PCI TV tuner cards you can install in your computer that will let you hook yer cable up to your computer and watch it
     
    #2 Chump, Feb 9, 2005
  3. LegendZ3

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    Yes, go to your local electronic store (Fry's, Best Buy, etc.), they should be in the TV Tuner/ Video Card section.
     
    #3 LegendZ3, Feb 9, 2005
  4. DanHiggsBeard

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    If you could clarify why you want this, we might be of more help.

    There's a ton of possibilities here.
     
    #4 DanHiggsBeard, Feb 9, 2005
  5. SwoLy-D

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    He probably wants to tape Comedy Central on his computer... :D
     
    #5 SwoLy-D, Feb 9, 2005
  6. pirc1

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    He wants to post rocket videos!
     
    #6 pirc1, Feb 9, 2005
  7. Another Brother

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    I'm moving from cable to DSL and have an available cable (in) near my computer.
     
    #7 Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005
  8. pirc1

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    Do what I do, put a small TV next to your computer! Easy isn't it.
     
    #8 pirc1, Feb 9, 2005
  9. Another Brother

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    I have one, but it won't record to my hard drive...thx anyway.

    :rolleyes:
     
    #9 Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005
  10. DanHiggsBeard

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    then yeah, you just need a tuner card. Just check the Friday Chronicle for a Fry's ad, as they'll likely have the best price of any retail store.

    If you don't mind ordering online, check out www.newegg.com and you'll save even more money.

    Do you have Time Warner? Do you have their DVR? If you get a DVD burner (Around $65 from newegg.com) you can transfer video from your DVR and burn it to DVD.

    You can also buy sofware that will turn your pc into a DVR, which is better than Time Warner's box in that you can schedule recordings even when you're not home. Just find a computer with internet access, and you can schedule recordings.

    First thing you need to do though is make sure you have an open PCI slot on your computer. If you're not sure, do a google search for PCI slot and you can figure it out.
     
    #10 DanHiggsBeard, Feb 9, 2005
  11. Another Brother

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    All the info I needed!

    Thanks Dan...
     
    #11 Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005
  12. LegendZ3

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    If you needs to record video to hard drive, you have to use tv tuner card. Probably would be cheaper to buy a generic brand from ebay(40 - 60 bucks).
     
    #12 LegendZ3, Feb 9, 2005
  13. SwoLy-D

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    Dude, you paid for CABLE MODEM but not for CABLE TV? Is that it? You want to record CABLE shows from the signal that goes into your PC? is that it? Explain, AB
     
    #13 SwoLy-D, Feb 9, 2005
  14. DanHiggsBeard

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    No problem, man. Let me know if you have any questions.
     
    #14 DanHiggsBeard, Feb 9, 2005
  15. Another Brother

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    Nah, i have an active cable line with basic for my kids rooms but dish network for my my bedrooms etc. My office cable line is still active but I've subscribed to DSL.

    All is well though, I've got it figured out.

    Thanks Pal...
     
    #15 Another Brother, Feb 9, 2005
  16. KaiSeR SoZe

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    I do that with my satellite

    I got my TV Tuner from newegg(like 40 bucks)
     
    #16 KaiSeR SoZe, Feb 9, 2005
  17. TL

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    Did you ever set this up?

    I looked up a couple PCI TV Tuner cards and it looks fairly simple. Is it?

    I mean if I have wireless in my house (to allow me to connect to the internet) and put one of these cards into my laptop, can I then use my laptop (actually the external monitor via a docking station for my laptop) to replicate a TV?
     
    #17 TL, Apr 2, 2005
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