external tv tuner

[vcv1122]

Does an external usb tv tuner have the ability to see a broadcast signal using an antenna?
If so, which one's are recommended? I'm trying to use a laptop for tv in an area with no cable. Thanks in advance.

Bruiser1

 

[SynthDude2001]

I would imagine so...if it has a regular coaxial input (to which you would connect the antenna), of course.

 

[sniperruff]

go buy one from circuit city and see how it works. you can always return it.

 

[Insidious]

Hauppauge makes a nice USB tuner

See it here

~ $130 USD

-Sid

edit: You can set it up for Air (antenna) or cable/satelite

 

[vcv1122]

Thanks for the input. The Hauppauge looks like what I'm looking for.

Bruiser1

 

[Insidious]

my pleasure.... Welcome to Anandtech :beer:

-Sid

 

[xtknight]

yes i have an ati tv wonder usb2.0, and it works very nice. tv quality is very good. i use it for cable because it looks a lot better than my crap tv wonder VE PCI card.

 

[ShadowBlade]

ive got a pinnacle pctv vision pci card.....works great unless i try to use my x-box with it (dont know why)

 

[homercles337]

Originally posted by: Insidious
Hauppauge makes a nice USB tuner

See it here

~ $130 USD

-Sid

edit: You can set it up for Air (antenna) or cable/satelite

Yep. Been using mine for both broadcast (in grad school) and cable for 6+ years. 🙂