Hey guys, I want to be able to connect my RCA or Composite plugs or HDMI from my Sat receiver to my USB TV Tuner, then plug the USB TV Tuner into my laptop. I want to watch TV on the laptop, I want to be able to record while watching and I want to still be able to watch my Sat on my TV if I wanted.
What would be the products name? I don't even know what to search on Newegg or Google...
Any help, alternatives or advise would be much appreciated.
Modified by RCA at 8:02 PM 12/15/2009
Computer Product Search Question
-
MinisterofDOOM
- Moderator
- Posts: 30928
- Joined: Wed May 19, 2004 5:51 pm
- Car: 1962 Corvair Monza
1961 Corvair Lakewood
1974 Unimog 404
1997 Pathfinder XE
2005 Lincoln LS8
Former:
1995 Q45t
1993 Maxima GXE
1995 Ranger XL 2.3
1984 Coupe DeVille - Location: The middle of nowhere.
Re: Computer Product Search Question (RCA)
There are all-in-one solutions for what you need, but you can also look for the software and hardware solutions separately. There is a good variety of DVR software out there that'll let you pause and record TV. And you just need a USB TV tuner to supply the TV feed.
A lot of USB TV tuners do come with their own DVR software, though.Pinnacle seems to make some of the best. They even make tuners that support HD. You can get them with coax or HDMI inputs.
Google "Pinnacle USB TV Tuner" and you should find lots of good results.
A lot of USB TV tuners do come with their own DVR software, though.Pinnacle seems to make some of the best. They even make tuners that support HD. You can get them with coax or HDMI inputs.
Google "Pinnacle USB TV Tuner" and you should find lots of good results.
Re: Computer Product Search Question (MinisterofDOOM)
MoD I searched Pinnacle and found a product I thought would be solid:Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick
But apparently Pinnacle PCTV product line has been sold to Hauppauge Digital.http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/pctvEOL
On Hauppauge's page I found one that I though would be good:http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/prods.html
The HD PVRhttp://www.hauppauge.com/site/....html
But for $250 IDK if that is what I am willing to spend, plus reading the specs I don't think I need that type of overkill.
So after the searching around I have some more questions:The products labeled as "sticks" usually look like this - http://cache.gizmodo.com/asset...t.jpg
I don't plan on having a coax cable hooked up to a card hanging off my laptop. I am looking for something closer to the Hauppauge model.- http://www.hauppauge.com/pics/hd_pvr_small.jpg
I want to be able to connect my RCA or Composite plugs or HDMI from my Sat receiver to my USB TV Tuner, then plug the USB TV Tuner into my laptop. I want to watch TV on the laptop, I want to be able to record while watching and I want to still be able to watch my Sat on my TV if I wanted. Who should I call about this? Is there some one I can conversate with to figure out my options? Should I just get on the phone with Newegg or Tiger Direct and just start asking questions.
But apparently Pinnacle PCTV product line has been sold to Hauppauge Digital.http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/pctvEOL
On Hauppauge's page I found one that I though would be good:http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/prods.html
The HD PVRhttp://www.hauppauge.com/site/....html
But for $250 IDK if that is what I am willing to spend, plus reading the specs I don't think I need that type of overkill.
So after the searching around I have some more questions:The products labeled as "sticks" usually look like this - http://cache.gizmodo.com/asset...t.jpg
I don't plan on having a coax cable hooked up to a card hanging off my laptop. I am looking for something closer to the Hauppauge model.- http://www.hauppauge.com/pics/hd_pvr_small.jpg
I want to be able to connect my RCA or Composite plugs or HDMI from my Sat receiver to my USB TV Tuner, then plug the USB TV Tuner into my laptop. I want to watch TV on the laptop, I want to be able to record while watching and I want to still be able to watch my Sat on my TV if I wanted. Who should I call about this? Is there some one I can conversate with to figure out my options? Should I just get on the phone with Newegg or Tiger Direct and just start asking questions.
-
tertiary77u
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:14 am
Re: Computer Product Search Question (RCA)
I think what you need is a TiVo or a slingbox...
Re: Computer Product Search Question (tertiary77u)
Something like a TiVo but I want to also watch on my PC. Slingbox, not so much.tertiary77u wrote:I think what you need is a TiVo or a slingbox...
-
PoorManQ45
- Posts: 16676
- Joined: Fri Jul 02, 2004 5:13 pm
Any TV tuner with the correct inputs will be able to do this.
Most, if not all, cable/satelite boxes output to HDMI, component, and composite all at the same time. Just plug one of the last two in to the tuner you choose and you're good to go. You won't be able to record a different station then the one you're watching though
Most, if not all, cable/satelite boxes output to HDMI, component, and composite all at the same time. Just plug one of the last two in to the tuner you choose and you're good to go. You won't be able to record a different station then the one you're watching though
Re: (PoorManQ45)
Ahh ok I see.
Thanks for the help guys.
Thanks for the help guys.