how do you get TV through your pc?

Question

I have an old laptop, probably windows 2000. Will it work with this Dell machine? What do I need to do, purchase and how much?

Answer 1

In most cases TV reception is accomplished by a TV tuner card, like the ATI TV wonder or Hauupage WinTV. It's easier for desktops since the majority of tuner cards fit into a PCI slot- but there are a few external USB models you could connect to your laptop.

Then connect the cable output to your TV tuner device (the same as connecting it to your TV or VCR)

Answer 2

First things first; does your laptop have a USB port? don't know?
The USB (or Universal Serial Bus) is a rectangular slot, its about 3 or 4mm in height, and about 1.5 - 2cm length. If your not sure have a look at your user manual.

If the answer is "yes" then you CAN easily acquire a TV solution for your laptop.

Something like the "Compro VideoMate U3 Stick Digital TV Tuner" will do you just fine. If you live in the UK (as I do) then you can buy one from http://www.overclockers.co.uk for about £25.

If you live outside the UK look for a "USB PC TV tuner".

Hope this helps.

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Answer 3

u need a tv tuner card which you can buy from any pc shop but look around price wise, good one is wintv

or if you have windows media player you can have sreaming tv but cos its streaming it will be a little behind actual time

Answer 4

hi i am from dell support,to work out with this we are providing the option to purchase ANGEL tv tuner box,which u can get it from www.dell.com

Answer 5

You will need a TV adaptor card they are about £20 upwards.

Answer 6

install TV card

Answer 7

I would not recommend it but you can try the product in the link below.