1. WAGONPULLER

    WAGONPULLER Bobtail Member

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    Can you watch tv on a laptop?
     
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  3. Biker_Bill

    Biker_Bill Bobtail Member

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    Just get a USB TV tuner from your local computer store, and plug it into your laptop.
     
  4. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Yes you can. All you need is the proper hardware and supporting software.

    I have all of the above, and can't watch :( The hardware/software works only with Vista...I have XP
     
  5. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick
    http://www.google.com/products?sour...+hd+ultimate+stick+usb+tv+tuner&um=1&ie=UTF-8

    Works with XP or Vista (according to web site)

    Ultra-portable HD & SD TV reception
    • Ultra-portable USB 2.0 HDTV tuner stick with integrated FlashPVR -- no installation required
    • Watch SD and free HD TV1 on your PC - no service fees
    • Supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV signals
    • Hardware ready for ClearQAM (unencrypted digital cable) reception
    • Includes remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna
    On-stick personal video recorder
    • Unique: full PVR application preinstalled on the stick's on-board memory
    • Record up to 2 hours2 of TV directly to the stick to play it back on any PC
    • Capture SD video from camcorder or set-top box using included adapter cable
    • Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV
    • Electronic Programming Guide3
    • Automatically record shows to the integrated flash memory or to your hard drive in the destination file format of choice4 (i.e. iPod, PSP, DivX, etc.), or even direct-to-DVD
    • Trim you videos with Pinnacle Studio QuickStart5
    • On-board memory can also be used to store additional files
    • TV tuner fully compatible with Windows® Media Center (Windows Vista™ and XP MCE; remote kit sold separately)





    WinTV-HVR-950 for Mac's and PC's:

    http://www.google.com/products?sourceid=gd&rls=DLUS,DLUS:2007-28,DLUS:en&hl=en&oe=UTF-8&q=WinTV-HVR-950+for+Mac's+and+PC's&um=1&ie=UTF-8

    Works with XP or Vista according to web site

    a universal ATSC and NSTC TV tuner 'stick' for both PC's and Mac's


    WinTV-HVR-950 for PC's and Mac's has these great features:
    • Supports analog NTSC TV and digital over-the-air ATSC TV for North America.
    • Supports all 18 ATSC high definition digital TV formats for North America, including the highest definition 1080i.
    • Includes Elgato's EyeTV lite application for TV watching and recording on Mac's
    • Includes Hauppauge's WinTV v6 application for TV watching and recording on PC's. Can also be used with Microsoft's Media Center application.
    • With portable TV antenna and A/V input cable.
     
  6. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Which one do you have, BOTH the ones I have seen are compatible with BOTH XP and Vista (as well as Mac OS10.5)
     
  7. jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

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    I have seen sling box mentioned a few times in other threads. It seems to be affordable but I am waiting to get more reviews before I actually buy it.
     
  8. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Reception is only as good as your internet connection. And NO, wifi at TA or Flying isnt going to be fast enough.
     
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