Community weekly poll: Do you mix TV with your PC?
- 6/1/06 10:39 AM
I watch tv on my laptop
by cgarrettharc - 6/2/06 5:29 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
I am in a campground while working on a contract 100 miles from home. I go home on the weekend. The campground has wireless internet. I use a slingbox at home to give me access to all my cable channels while away including the local access channels.
What is a Slingbox?
by bokhaled - 6/6/06 10:54 AM In reply to: I watch tv on my laptop by cgarrettharcExcuse my ignorance but I travel regularly throughout the world as a consultant. Usually I have some sort of broadband access where I am staying. I would love to be able to watch the same programs as at home. How does this work please?
How does this work?
by k9mama - 4/25/07 11:36 AM In reply to: I watch tv on my laptop by cgarrettharcCiao and good day to you-
I wish to be able to watch tv on my pc. I just moved into my Dad's place and the satellite only works for his two tvs. There is wireless broadband here too so it sounds like it could work.
I have a Toshiba A75 laptop, P4 with hyperthreading, 1.4 gig ram and 30 gig hd. It runs Win XP. I have seen advertisements for computer programs that would facilitate this, but really do not know if they are for real.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your time and attention.
Maria
Partial reason for getting a PC
by Brianstech - 6/2/06 6:25 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
For many years I ignored the ribbing from my three older brothers. They were avid computer builders, one even worked at a huge chain store, Microcenter.
Over a decade went by with me choosing to invest in a home theater instead. Watching my brothers hunched over their 15 inch monitors offered no appeal. I knew the day would come where computers and entertainment would merge.
Four years ago I bought a used PC for my first real keyboard and mouse experience. Within a month I installed an ATI Allinwonder, and was watching PCTV, while surfing on my 48" big screen. I also used a radio-frequency keyboard/mouse. A little primitive, but I was off to a great start.
Now with a few builds under my belt, I run an MSI TV@nywhere Master (somewhat buggy card) through my 21" Sony monitor, the 48" big-screen, and a Sony VPH1252 CRT projector for a 10 foot picture. I record TV and edit the commercials out, and I usually convert the files to DivX for DVD burning. I look forward to an HDTV card in the future, but for now I'm very happy with my existing setup.
I watch TV on my computer
by jayRwv - 6/2/06 6:48 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
I watch TV on my computer using Windows Media Center. I use it every day to either view or record to dvd some TV programs. I am very pleased with it.
JayRwv
Streamed TV
by jimbo1397 - 6/2/06 7:04 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
Tried that with MLB(major league baseball) 2 years ago. Found the streams were way too slow causing pauses while trying to refill the buffer. While 300 Mhz is technicly broadband those upload streams couldn't keep the buffer full for smooth viewing. Also found problems with broadcasters and advertisers trying to load cookies/popups during the stream which also interfered with the smooth viewing process. It was annoying at the very least. Unless you've got 30"+ monitor, I don't understand why I'd want to view tv over the internet.
Yes I watch TV on my Computer
by jlblum - 6/2/06 7:20 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
I use a Kworld PCI CSlot Card, in my System I have used this particular way of watching TV on my computer for years. I recently rebuilt my computer and tried every card / usb confguration to make it possible to Watch tv on my computer. I ended up returning the cards / usb devices back to the store I had bought them at. I reverted back to my simple to use and install Kworld card. It hasd the best Picutre resolution and ease of use and it does have it's own Dvr for recroding capabilities. I bought my card from E-bay for $20.00US, about 5 years ago and it still for me is the easiest to use , and configure on my System.
F'nor Dragonrider
Expensive...
by jamesyfx - 6/2/06 7:30 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
Not the actual device itself. I have two DVB-T USB Sticks here (I'm testing them.. customers said they didn't work.. but they appear to. But only if I hold the tiny antenna up in the air), and they're cheap.
It's just a decent screen thats expensive. I have a 38 inch crt TV, which cost me less than £100, but my monitor is just 17'' lcd, which cost me £119.
I dont really like sitting at a desk in a computer chair to watch tv in either.. I much prefer lying on my bed or something, with a large tv on the other side of the room.
The only TV I watch on the computer is the free Top Gear episodes BBC Two are offering for the UK, just in case I mised it on sunday. But thats just streaming media... I wouldnt call it tv, really.
I have Sky digital too, and i'm not entirely sure, but I dont think you can get that on a pc.
Yes, I watch TV on my PC
by russx1 - 6/2/06 7:36 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
My PC came with this feature and has a cable connection on the back. The software is Intervideo
WINCINEMA. The is no cost other than my normal cable bill and I can also record and play back up to 100 hours of video. My operating system is Windows ME and the computer is 5 years old.
Shudder... Windows ME?
by jer2eydevil88 - 6/2/06 3:47 PM In reply to: Yes, I watch TV on my PC by russx1**Shudder** Windows ME?
You probably get that annoying Blue Screen of Death advertisement for XP all the time.
Go Green
by zkdabek - 6/2/06 7:37 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
Why waste 140 watts of energy on a computer when 40 watts on a TV will do just the same.
TV and PC
by Ledoubleu - 6/2/06 8:10 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
Yes, this is way cool. I often do a lot of spreadshhets and docs from home and often I put an MLB game, NBA playoff game in a small window on the pc so I can work and watch at the same time. I have an ATI video card with the video connection straight to my satellite. I also can record shows to view later or burn to a DVD.
help with stuff on my laptop
by purepureuk - 8/9/07 12:53 PM In reply to: TV and PC by LedoubleuHi i live in the UK and wanted to see if anyone on this site could help me - say using instant mail to talk me through various computer things i get stuck on from time to time!I just dont know anyone who i can quickly ask to help me with basic questions i have about technical computer stuff !
thanks so much
Message was edited by: admin to remove email address
Just post here in the forums...
by John.Wilkinson - 8/9/07 12:56 PM
In reply to: help with stuff on my laptop by purepureuk
Considering this thread is over a year old it's doubtful any of the original participants are still reading it. However, you're more than welcome to post in the most appropriate forum here on Cnet. Someone's always here, so theoretically there would be less of a delay waiting for a response. In addition, you'll receive multiple responses so the issue will be covered in greater depth. We look forward to hearing from you.
John
Cheaper and more space
by Commandoclone87 - 6/2/06 8:43 AM In reply to: Do you mix TV with your PC? by Marc Bennett
I am one of the TV on PC enthusiasts and I can tell you that although the quality is reduced, you can add a tv tuner to your computer for less than the cost of a tv and get extra functionality without the extra bucks (can play DVD's and record programs without a $200+ DVD Recorder)
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