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10-04-2002, 07:49 AM
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HDTV PC Possible??
Hi All
About a year ago, I saw an ad on TV for a Digital VCR from Pioneer. It was $1k. I thought that since I had a PC, I should be able to upgrade to a Digital VCR for much less. So, I purchased a 7500 All in Wonder video card. I now have both a Digital TV and Digital VCR for $200. HDTV is my next learning project. I wish to view HDTV, but do not wish to spend $2K. The short question is, is it possible for a PC to function as a HDTV? If yes, then I’ll continue my research. I understand that this is a broad question, and may not be applicable to this forum. However, I suspect that the knowledge lies within this group. I know little about HDTV and video cards. Any info and/or direction to appropriate websites would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Palladrj |
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10-04-2002, 07:54 AM
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A monitor is high definition. But it does not have hte widescreen option like most HDTV's.
Still, get a tv tuner and hook it up to your computer. You will have TV through your monitor. Looks good I hear. Never tried it myself. |
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10-14-2002, 06:43 PM
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10-14-2002, 07:20 PM
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Hi palladrj,
The only HDTV card for the PC that I'm aware of can be found Here . ~~~~~ Also, not trying to split hairs, but having an ATI card is Not the same as a digital VCR. A digital VCR is as different as a VHS-C camcorder is to a Digital camcorder. The format is not even close to being the same, nor is the quality. BTW, Mitsubushi has one (digital VCR) for $699 at Best Buy! Just like DVD burners were thousands of dollars just a few years ago, it won't be long now before D-VCRs are affordable. TwoRails |
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10-14-2002, 07:30 PM
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fyi- the link I provided is for another hdtv card for the PC- The Wintv and the Accessdtv cards provide about the same picture quality, however, the Accessdtv card has better record and playback capabilities. Both cards are substantially cheaper than a STB (set top box) reciever.
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10-14-2002, 07:56 PM
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Hi Prew,
Thanks for the update!!  The last article I've read on the subject has been a while ago....TwoRails |
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