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DVB-T USB sticks
lee634
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I am looking to buy a DVB-T (USB stick type) kit for my PC that will be compatible with MS Media Centre. Has anyone got any advice as to what kit there is out there that they would recommend? I have access to an external roof antenna that gives excellent quality on my TV, as I am aware that some of the antennas that come as standard are quite poor. I am not looking for a 'Rolls Royce' solution, just something that will give me freeview at a reasonable price and quality. Any help gratefully received. Many thanks. Lee.
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I use the Freecom Version on my laptop and it works a treat. Don't use WMCE though just Win XP Pro.Cheers
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The freecom one is now compatible with WMCE with the driver upgrade from the website0
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albertross wrote:Does the external aerial give you excellent freeview TV, or excellent analogue?
Not really. I don't think you'll find many that do.
The Freecom one comes with more of a portable type of aerial. I'm Zone 2 in London, and on the 4th floor and I still have to position it accurately. If you buy a typical aerial though, or booster you won't have any problems.
the Freecom one has BDA drivers available so you can run a plethora of software. GbPvr gets my vote, it's free too, although still not quite stable from my experiences. The MS one is very good."Boonowa tweepi, ha, ha."0 -
Ah oops, sorry misread your post."Boonowa tweepi, ha, ha."0
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albertross wrote:I was referring to the OP's roof top antenna.. as many people on here have found out, an excellent analogue signal doesn't mean that freeview will always work, especially if you aren't in a freeview area
albertross i get what you mean mate but yes it does give excellent Digital reception, As i have got a digital TV.
The Reason I want it is to be able to use the record facilty on my PC0 -
ok, just checking, loads of people get these home and find they don't work because of a bad signal.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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Yeh realize that,
Was just after peoples thoughts on how they compare,
as there is so much choice and quite and quite a price difference as well.0
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