Windows 7: TV Card

wolf121 · 21 Aug 2009

just purchased a new toshiba laptop and was wondering if anyone could recommend a tv tuner (usb) that would work in vista 64 and win 7 64 and media center
replacing my desk top with laptop.

smarteyeball · 22 Aug 2009

I use a Videomate U100 USB tuner. It's only a single tuner, but I don't watch a lot of FTA TV or record anything, so it's perfect for me.

It works well with both Vista and Seven, has good image quality and channel change speed. The supplied remote works with media Centre.

wolf121 · 22 Aug 2009

thanks, looking an avermedia one at new egg.

smarteyeball · 23 Aug 2009

It's surprising what these cheap ones can do. I only picked up mine on a whim and didn't expect much from it, but was pleasantly surprised.

Good luck with the avermedia

But definitely stick to media Center. The bundled apps are universally poor in comparison.

wolf121 · 23 Aug 2009

thanks for the advice, i hope it will work with win 7 64 bit

smarteyeball · 25 Aug 2009

If it works with Vista, then it should work in Seven.

There are always exceptions, but the majority of devices work just fine.

wolf121 · 26 Aug 2009

thanks should get it by friday,will post if success

smarteyeball · 26 Aug 2009

Fingers crossed mate. It should be fine. Good luck with it

Windows 7: TV Card

TV Card problems?