2009-12-13, 04:15 AM
Please help, I've been racking my brains with this.
I am looking to turn my DELL Laptop into a PVR. Here's my details.
TV: I get currently just watch OTA ATSC tv, but I may someday get satellite or cable, and I'd like this to be compatible. Right now, I get my signal through a DTV Converter box.
My computer: DELL Laptop (a couple years old)
OS: Windows XP (don't have Media Center)
I'm thinking of buying a:
- Hauppauge Media MVP, to connect PC to TV. Anyone have any better suggestions? I definitely want something with a remote.
- Hauppauge 1193 WinTV HVR-1500 Notebook Express Card, to capture TV signals. This is the one I'm really not sure about. I want to be able to record shows and watch live TV at the same time.
Finally, I'd like to get the cheapest products that will still be effective. So if anyone can suggest any non-Hauppauge items, please do.
Thank you in advance.
I am looking to turn my DELL Laptop into a PVR. Here's my details.
TV: I get currently just watch OTA ATSC tv, but I may someday get satellite or cable, and I'd like this to be compatible. Right now, I get my signal through a DTV Converter box.
My computer: DELL Laptop (a couple years old)
OS: Windows XP (don't have Media Center)
I'm thinking of buying a:
- Hauppauge Media MVP, to connect PC to TV. Anyone have any better suggestions? I definitely want something with a remote.
- Hauppauge 1193 WinTV HVR-1500 Notebook Express Card, to capture TV signals. This is the one I'm really not sure about. I want to be able to record shows and watch live TV at the same time.
Finally, I'd like to get the cheapest products that will still be effective. So if anyone can suggest any non-Hauppauge items, please do.
Thank you in advance.