Only for experts: How to use LAPTOP as TV?!

 

New member
Username: Bad_boy_killa

Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-07
I have a Playstation2 and a Panasonic DVD Player. Both of them have AV cable output.
I NO LONGER have a TV and I was wondering how can I use my "ACER ASPIRE 1640" laptop instead of it.

Here are two images of the laptop to give you an idea of the ports on it (please note that unlike in the images I do NOT have a firewire port).
http://asia.cnet.com/cnet/i/r/2005/nb/39096901/sc002.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/cnet/i/r/2005/nb/39096901/sc004.jpg

So the question is, how can I use my PlayStation or DVD Player on the laptop to replace the TV?!!
 

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Username: Depalmaj

Wa. USA

Post Number: 73
Registered: May-06
Product Description

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USB2TVTUNER lets you watch satellite, antenna, or cable TV, record your favorite TV programs, and play console gaming systems, on your laptop or desktop system! Comes with a full-function remote control, for living room comfort right in your office, bedroom, or dorm room. Kick back and relax while surfing up to 181 channels, and enjoy audio output via external speakers or your PC sound card. Or, use the included video editing software to capture still and motion pictures. Save money on the cost of a separate TV and VCR, and bring some fun to your workspace with the USBTVTUNER.

Product Specifications

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Product Description StarTech.com TV tuner / video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB
Device Type TV tuner / video input adapter - external
Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Video Input Video capture adapter - S-video input, composite video input - external
Analog Video Signal S-Video, composite video
Digital Video Format MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
Digital Video Capture Resolution 720 x 480, 640 x 480
Audio Input Support Standard
Features Parental control
Cables Included 1 x USB cable - external Y 1 x headphones cable - external
OS Required Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions)
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
 

New member
Username: Austin_taylor

Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-07
You may try a USB TV tuner, but using that you may use your to receive TV signal and S-video signal. I have some findings from internet for you.

http://www.cross-mark.com/tuner-video-adapter-with-audio-capture-edit-cable-p-67 6.html
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=557805&Ca tId=315
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