T.v. Tuner quesiton

[earthsfatez]

My t.v. is broken and i was thinking if i could replace it with a t.v. tuner. I just want to watch t.v. .. not record anything. Can someone recommend me a decent t.v. tuner thats compaitible with windows xp in the $35 range?

 

[Some1ne]

You can do that, although you'll be limited to the display size on your monitor. I think I've read good reviews about this card for $45:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116626

If you want a cheaper one, try this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122221

I don't know anything about it, but Leadtek is generally considered to be a good brand, and I'm not really familiar with the brands on any of the similarly priced cards.

 

[CGras90]

I wouldent recomend that happauge one. I bought that exact same thing and it would casuse my system to not boot correctly and when it did work, the video would sometimes freeze up and i would have to restart the tv program. I decided to take it back, and when i pulled it out of the slot, the tv screw in port thing snapped right off. Luckily I shuved it back in enough that compusa took it back

 

[bendixG15]

Realistically, you are better off to spend 50 on a used TV.
Just plug it in and sit back...........No drivers.......

 

[diapickle]

I second the Leadtek one if you are looking for something < $30.

Originally posted by: Some1ne
You can do that, although you'll be limited to the display size on your monitor. I think I've read good reviews about this card for $45:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116626

If you want a cheaper one, try this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122221

I don't know anything about it, but Leadtek is generally considered to be a good brand, and I'm not really familiar with the brands on any of the similarly priced cards.

 

[marmasatt]

I don't know that much about this, but this site is pretty reputable for HTPC stuff, and I just jumped on a bundle w/ Hauppage 150, Beyond TV and Remote for just over $100 - and you *can* record stuff if you want

Here's the OEM, currently only $ 45: PVR 150