I have a Dell E1405 with Windows Media Center and I was wondering if it was possible to receive TV channels through my laptop?
If so, what exactly would I need to make this work?
I have a S-Video slot on my laptop, but I do not have one on my TV
2007-07-28 07:19:13 · 4 answers · asked by Chappy 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Well the s video slot wont help ya there buddy..... thats for bringing the laptop screen to your tv screen..... Now what you need is a nice tv adapter.... well how about one that looks like this......>>>>http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pinnacle-PCTV-HD-Pro-Stick-230100090/sem/rpsm/context/99000525/oid/169034/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
2007-07-28 07:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by Russian Mind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to do this; one is to get a dv-b tv USB dongle that plugs into a USB port. This has a Freeview digital tuner built in. The other way is to get a PCMCIA tv tuner card. Either way you will need a good outside aerial to plug into the dongle or card. Remember digital TV generally needs a better aerial than analogue TV.
2007-07-28 07:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will still need an input to your laptop via a tv tuner. The s video is output only.
2007-07-28 07:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Coach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a Dell inspiron besides, yet encountered comparable problem with video games. examine if the video card isn't overheating, you are able to acquire the temperature video show gadget. something over fifty 5 C tiers for the video card will reason slow computing gadget. If no longer, try a different television tuner, or examine your reception
2016-10-09 12:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋