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**-Dan-** · 05-23-2007, 02:58 PM

Well, the lowdown is when I get my new PC there will be a free PCI slot for something and I was thinking of a TV tuner. I need one that:

- Allows me to watch Freeview (I live in UK)
- Is less than £50
- Is good value for money

Thanks

**Sinfulfate** · 05-23-2007, 04:17 PM

I dont know what Freeview is but i recommend the Dell USB Angel TV tuner. Cheap I was able to get one for $34 new. It only works with Media Center so it says. Comes with a remote. I havent had any problems. Records tv shows in HD too. With Media Center it allows you put in your zip code so it knows what region your in to broadcast your local tv stations.

EDIT: Not sure it will work says NTSC format so I assume It wont work in the UK?

**-Dan-** · 05-24-2007, 08:01 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeview

**Moose** · 05-24-2007, 08:03 AM

Umm... Scan.co.uk

Prices can't be beaten IMO (unless of course you try eBay, but I am always weary about PC parts on that site as refunds can be a big problem). The stuff they have is all quality brand names etc. Can't go wrong with them.

**-Dan-** · 05-24-2007, 08:10 AM

Well, for Americans, I'm looking for a DVB-T TV Tuner for less than £50 that is reliable and I won't have any problems with.

I was looking at this one

**Moose** · 05-24-2007, 08:24 AM

That's all you'll need for just watching TV on a PC, unless you want to externally record the TV?

**C-Money** · 05-24-2007, 08:43 AM

Since were on the topic of TV tuners, I need a cheap one that can work with digital cable (satilate). One thats worth the money, im using it for LMC (Linux media center, or MythTV)

**-Dan-** · 05-24-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmeshX

That's all you'll need for just watching TV on a PC, unless you want to externally record the TV?

I just want to be able to pick up all the channels my Freeview box can without any hassle.

**s34mu5** · 05-24-2007, 12:06 PM

thats what a TV card does... I have one for my laptop (I live in the UK) and I have media center, and I can watch TV through that and record it to my HDD.

The only thing Media Center is good for...

05-23-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	TV Tuner.. Well, the lowdown is when I get my new PC there will be a free PCI slot for something and I was thinking of a TV tuner. I need one that: - Allows me to watch Freeview (I live in UK) - Is less than £50 - Is good value for money Thanks

05-24-2007, 08:43 AM	#7
C-Money Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: diabase collective Posts: 1,839 Trader Feedback: 0	Since were on the topic of TV tuners, I need a cheap one that can work with digital cable (satilate). One thats worth the money, im using it for LMC (Linux media center, or MythTV) __________________ [FIELDSET="Quote"][QUOTE=nxtlidenno]You guys see my thread about the hole in the xmb found via the sdk[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Master Inuyasha]An actual hole? Can you stick your finger in it? Until I see proof, it just bs.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=nxtlidenno]There is a video by the way and yes I did stick my finger and thumb in your I mean the Hole.[/QUOTE][/FIELDSET]

05-23-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
Sinfulfate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: End of the World Posts: 5,150 Trader Feedback: 0	I dont know what Freeview is but i recommend the Dell USB Angel TV tuner. Cheap I was able to get one for $34 new. It only works with Media Center so it says. Comes with a remote. I havent had any problems. Records tv shows in HD too. With Media Center it allows you put in your zip code so it knows what region your in to broadcast your local tv stations. EDIT: Not sure it will work says NTSC format so I assume It wont work in the UK?

05-24-2007, 08:01 AM	#3
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeview

05-24-2007, 08:03 AM	#4
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	Umm... Scan.co.uk Prices can't be beaten IMO (unless of course you try eBay, but I am always weary about PC parts on that site as refunds can be a big problem). The stuff they have is all quality brand names etc. Can't go wrong with them.

05-24-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	Well, for Americans, I'm looking for a DVB-T TV Tuner for less than £50 that is reliable and I won't have any problems with. I was looking at this one

05-24-2007, 08:24 AM	#6
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	That's all you'll need for just watching TV on a PC, unless you want to externally record the TV?

05-24-2007, 12:06 PM	#9
s34mu5 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 286 Trader Feedback: 0	thats what a TV card does... I have one for my laptop (I live in the UK) and I have media center, and I can watch TV through that and record it to my HDD. The only thing Media Center is good for...

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