we have HP pavilion laptops and need to know exactly what is needed so we can watch tv on them. When I called Circuit City, where we bought them the guy just said we need digital cable and plug it into the back of the laptop. Guess what? no place to plug it in in the back where he said. What do we need and where exactly does it plug in at?
2006-08-12 13:19:49 · 8 answers · asked by sylvia b 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Which model HP Pavilion? They are all different.
Does your HP have TV tuner module?
Does your HP have a Video input connector?
Review the Instruction booklet. Then read the section on Specifications and look for the TV Tuner capability. Look for Video Inputs.
Basically, you should just buy a TV to watch TV. In your kitchen, you would use your Refrigerator to COOK your food, unless you really liked Jello alot.
2006-08-12 13:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a TV tuner built into the Laptop to receive TV. If it doesn't have one you can get a USB TV Tuner, and connect it to cable or an antenna. You can find one here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116311
2006-08-12 13:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATI has a tv tuner that is external. You plug it in a usb port. Works OK.
2006-08-12 13:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a PCMCIA Tv TUNER card.
Its best.....and works good. then external USB based..
I have tried a $ 130 USB TV tuner . b
but finally got hold of a $60 PCMCIA tuner from Genius( in india they market it by that Brand name)
I am satisfied with it....since I record videos off the TV .
:)
2006-08-12 19:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by JessiMC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a tv card, or in ur case a usb version, which plugs into ur usb port
2006-08-12 13:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by onename 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur laptop has tv tuner build in, u r allset to go . just plug in as ur saleperson said.if not , u need external tv tuner to plug in on ur usb port.
2006-08-12 16:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by cellular 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, with Kenster, hook it up to your cable, this could be sure that it relatively is working precise. if it does, you need to be waiting to discover an o.e.m antenna for it, form of like information on the thank you to purchase exterior antennae for some PCMCIA instantaneous enjoying cards. good success
2016-12-11 07:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll get all kind of answers here..... best to call HP direct and they will ask some questions and suggest what will work.
2006-08-12 13:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by pappy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋