how to record tv with windows vista: 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

How do I change .VOB to .MPEG? Windows Vista. Dazzle keeps saving files as .VOB and I cant do anything with it

How can I watch Closed caption on a pc? ?

Hi,

I'm an english teacher abroad, and i've been recording some american shows on dvds for my classes.

But when I play them on a computer + in-focus the cc doesn't work.

I know that usually the dvd players work with subtitles, but in my case I'm recording the videos directly from my Satellite Dish.

I get to watch the ccs on my tv but not at work.

Is there a sofware I could use to see them on the computer?

The pcs I work with either have xp or vista windows

Thanks for all your answers !

How can I watch Closed caption on a pc? ?
OK-question? When you put the film on a CD/DVD and run it at home it works-but not at work-right? If you are in Europe or where ever your CD/DVD that you made has the region code 1-for USA.But in Europe we have region code 2.The whole world has different region codes and their DVD player has that code and can't read code 1 (US)

How well would a HP Touch-smartt PC run World of Warcraft?

Okay well, the Touch-smart PC Specifications are as follow:

* Intel庐 Core鈩? Duo desktop processor T5850 with 2 processing cores, 667MHz system bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.16GHz processor speed per core

* All-in-one design with built-in 22'; widescreen LCD touch screen with Bright View technology; low-profile HP wireless keyboard with numeric keypad and HP wireless optical mouse

* Slot-loading multiform at DVD卤RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; supports DVD-RAM

* The next-generation Intel庐 Core鈩? Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel庐 Core鈩?micro architecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation

* 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SD RAM for multitasking power

* 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)

* NVIDIA GeForce 9300 M GS HD graphics with 256MB dedicated video memory (up to 2047MB total graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista); high-performance 2.0 speakers

* Touch screen allows you to quickly access commonly used Web sites, applications, music, movies, TV, scheduling; HP Media Center remote with IR receiver

* TV tuner with PVR (personal video recorder) receives standard NT SC and over-the-air AT SC signals

* Built-in webcam with array microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends

* 5-in-1 media card reader supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and MultiMedia Card formats

* 1 EIRE 1394 (FireWire) port and 5 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, both front and rear accessible, for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity

* Built-in Bluetooth technology; built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n); 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet networking interface with RK-45 connector

* HP Ambient Light lets you set a mood or see your keyboard in the dark

* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) reinstalled; software package included with Cyber Link DVD Suite Deluxe, mauve auto Producer, Microsoft Works 9 and more

Now I've been asking my friends about this and they say it wont run it too well, please answer my question well, I know it'll be able to run WoW but answer me this, will it have at least 15-20fps or more?How well would a HP Touch-smartt PC run World of Warcraft?
Your friends are idiots. My kids' rig is nowhere near the rig you just described, and they get 20fps or so.

My comp is similar to yours, with a couple exceptions. I run 2 Raptor 150's on RAID 0 and my video card is a 512 mb radeon 1650 pro. I get 60fps consistently in Shat.

I'm thinking you are going to be happy with it.

Load it up and frag your friends. =)How well would a HP Touch-smartt PC run World of Warcraft?
Maybe if you got a real face you would be able to know. HAR HAR HAR!

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HOW MUCH do you want to bye it?? if not how much you recon??

Thermaltake Matrix Black Case with 430W PSU = $159.99

LG GSA-H62N DVD-RAM Burner = $51

A8N-sli Motherboard = $120

4xDDR pc3200 RAM = $240

AMD ATHLON 64 X2 3800+ 2.2 GHZ OC 1MB CACHE 939 DUAL CORE = $79.99

Western Digital庐 Caviar SE庐 WD800AAJS, 80GB, SATA II, 8MB Cache, 7200RPM, 8.9ms Read = $69.99

Western Digital庐 Caviar SE庐 WD800AAJS, 80GB, SATA II, 8MB Cache, 7200RPM, 8.9ms Read = $69.99

Deepcool Iceage AMD 64+ S754/S939 CPU Cooler = $49.99

Leadtek WinFast PX8600GT TDH, 256MB 128-bit GDDR3, 540/1400MHz, HDMI PCI-E, DirectX 10, Max. Res.2560 x 1600, Dual-Link DVI, HDTV, HDCP, Fan, SLI (LT-86GT-HDMI-D3) = $161.30

Leadtek WinFast PX8600GT TDH, 256MB 128-bit GDDR3, 540/1400MHz, HDMI PCI-E, DirectX 10, Max. Res.2560 x 1600, Dual-Link DVI, HDTV, HDCP, Fan, SLI (LT-86GT-HDMI-D3) = $161.30

80mm UV LED fan clear = $13

Thermaltake 12cm Smart Case Fan = $39.99

AVerMedia AVerTV Duo Hybrid, PCI-E 1x, MPEG-2, Worldwide Analog TV, DVB-T Digital TV, PIP/PAP, MPEG1/2/4 Recording, FM Radio, Remote (AVERTV-DUO-HY-P) = $135

Chi Mei 22'; CMV-221DB Widescreen LCD, Black, DVI, 5ms, 1680x1050 WSXGA+, 330 cd/m2, 800:1, DVI, D-Sub (221DB) = $385

Logitech Internet 350 (967972) Keyboard and Mouse = $34

Logitech X-530 5.1CH Home Theatre Speakers = $109.90

Microsoft Windows XP PRO SP2 OEM 1 pack = $181.2

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade Version for PC (1 Computers) = $ 465

Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 Full Version for PC (1 Computers) = $1023

= $3549.64

thats my pc i built it in may 07 and have been upgrading it since :) so if you like it tell me how much you think its worth, if you dont like it tell me what you think needs

2 me done to make it better, or just say high lol. im gonna build a new pc soon so thats why im try to get rid of this one XDHOW MUCH do you want to bye it?? if not how much you recon??
Why would someone spend $3,500+ on a computer that they are going to replace in a year? I don't know what you need another computer for, but if you are just trying to be on the cutting edge, why not simply buy one of the new quad-core processors for about 1K instead of selling a system that you have put alot of blood, tears, and sweat into? Personally, I would like to see some more mass storage(500Gig+). Hard Drives are relatively cheap, and add value to a system, especially a Media-Center PC like this one. You will never get even close to your money back on this system, but I have never known anybody to build a computer and sell it for a profit a year later. If I had to make an offer, I would probably offer about $700.HOW MUCH do you want to bye it?? if not how much you recon??
bout 500.00 thats OLD tech you would be lucky to get 500.00

I'm looking at computers on Overstock...what do you think about this one...for the price...?

Work hard and play hard with this HP Pavilion media center with 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

This incredible computer features 2048MB of RAM 600GB hard drive

Desktop computer's built-in TV tuner and recorder let's you watch, pause, rewind and record live TV

Record hundreds of hours of high-definition digital video

This computer features integrated Optical Drive 16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive

Features 22-inch LCD wide-screen monitor with integrated speakers

Includes wireless mouse and keyboard

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Dimensions are 7.6 inches wide x 16.54 inches deep x 15.16 inches high

Our Price: $1,145.00

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Is it missing anything?

How much better is Vista than XP?

Which is better?

600GB hard drive is the biggest I've seen this price.

Can you suggest anything I'd like better somewhere else?

I like to use a lot of different programs. I do a lot of audio %26amp; video %26amp; photo projects.I'm looking at computers on Overstock...what do you think about this one...for the price...?
Have you tried http://www.ebay.com?

They got some pretty good deal for that similar specification.I'm looking at computers on Overstock...what do you think about this one...for the price...?
That sounds like a pretty good deal. I got something that's about the same for about the same price. The only thing that sucks is HP's support. I'm currently in a little thing with them that involves the Better Business Bereau. However, my computer works really well and is great. (I also have the TV tuner, and it's fun stuff and comes in handy!)

I like Vista better than XP because slowly but surely, other companies are adapting. At first, no one was prepared, but it seems fine now. Most people will tell you that Vista sucks, but most of them don't know what they're talking about. Also, a lot of people will tell you that it uses more of your system's resources, but it actually just uses them more efficiently than XP does. Not to mention, with that setup, you'll be fine.

I don't know what Graphics Card is in the setup you mentioned, but if you're going to be any gaming or 3D rendering stuff, you might want to check into that. But other than that it seems like a great deal, especially with that monitor!
I've not used Vista, but I've known several people that have said to not upgrade yet until all the bugs have been worked out. The computer sounds great. I bet you could get all that for less though. Try tigerdirect.com or ebay.com. I got my laptop off ebay.
HP sucks..get a Mac..if you must get a PC, get a Dell. Price isn't that great.
Not a good deal.

1. The speed for the processor is to slow considering it's core 2 duo. what is the type? it's usually started with E and some numbers.

2. average ram, what is the speed of the ram?

3. don't buy a system because it has large hard drive but bad overall. you can always purchase external HDD with reasonable price.

4. good LCD size

5. bad OS. nowdays with vista around, you need at least xp professional. By the way, vista is not good (I've test it before I return to XP prof.) it's too big and takes too much computer resources. with 2.13 GHz processor, expect it to be slow.

Suggestion, get a custom PC. there are usually local builders. they give much better price and specs.
I just bought a new Gateway in July this year. Dual core, 500GB hard drive, 2GB RAM (can install up to 4GB), all the bells and whistles, Vista Premium Home Edition, Windows Media Center. Don't buy a Dell; tech support is overseas and I had major issues with them. Gateway tech support is in the USA, at least it was in July. I got this system for $849, NOT on sale. Media Center lets you watch TV through your monitor, so I bought an LCD monitor so I could do that. It rocks. I'm on that old Dell right now, six years later, but plan to get a Gateway laptop in a few months to replace it. It still works, but boy, is Pentium 4 different from dual core!!!

How do folks actually USE Windows Media Center?

I have a Vista Ultimate machine, and I have an Xbox 360. I've got them talking to each other, and all that fun stuff.

What I don't have yet is a TV tuner for the computer. Assuming Santa doesn't bring me one, I would like to get one that's decent and it looks like those tend to run $100 or more.

Before I make the investment, though, I do want to have some idea of how it will really fit in to my life. I have a DVR from the cable company that works reasonably well. I have Netflix streaming to the 360, as well as to the PC and then via s-video to the TV, and using a wireless mouse to stop/start it works well enough to watch a movie.

How do folks out there use Windows Media Center, especially with a TV tuner? Has it become ';...mehh...it's kinda cool'; or is it like ';How did I ever get by without this?';

I guess for me the one application I can think of off the top is to use it as a DVR and then, via media center extenders be able to stream the recorded stuff from the bedrooms w/o having to get more DVR's from Comcast....

...so what's your Media Center experience like?

Also, what are some good tuners that will pull non-premuim digital cable? For that matter, do any of them handle CableCards in case I get frilly and actually add some premium channels to the cable?How do folks actually USE Windows Media Center?
I had a TV tuner card for my PC. It was nice because it let me watch basic cable or broadcast TV off of my computer. It worked sort of like a DVR. I was able to pause, but not rewind. I could also record shows any time, but the on screen guide didn't work as well as the DVR I had through replay TV.

Any of the tuner cards on the market should pull basic cable (up to 125 channels), however you won't get the same digital quality off of your tuner card that you get from your cable DVR box. My one regret is that I didn't spend the extra $20 for the HD tuner card so as of February 2009, it will be completely useless.

I hope that helps.

I was wondering about getting a new desktop and wondered how many of u would chose one with these components?

PROCESSOR AMD Athlon 64 X2 AM2 3800+ Processor at 2.0GHz, 2000MHz FSB, 512KB X 2 Cache

RIG Vigor HELIUS Clear Chassis w/Multi-Color LED lights

RIG COLOR Clear

RIG STYLE Fully Clear Side Panel

RIG COOLING Vigor RiveliTM Air Vent with Double 80MM Case Fan

RIG POWER Enermax SLI Ready 535Watt Power Supply

RIG DIMENSIONS 7.88'; Width X 18.95'; Depth X 16.80'; Height.

MB CORE LOGIC MSI K9N Neo F nVidia nForce 550 w/2000MHz FSB

MEMORY 1GB Corsair TWIN2X1024-5400C4 DDR2 675MHz Memory (2 X 512MB)

HARD DRIVE 1 250GB S-ATA II 7200 RPM Hard Drive

HARD DRIVE 2 None.

RAID SETTING None.

VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 8500 GT 256MB DDR2 @450MHz, DVI and TV Out

OPTICAL DRIVE 1 Internal DVD+CD Rewritable Combo Drive 16X52X32X52

OPTICAL DRIVE 2 None.

RECORDING SOFTWARE Bundled DVD/CDRW Software

SOUND Digital High Definition 3D 7.1 8-Channel Sound

NETWORK PORT Onboard Gigabit (10/100/1000Mbps) PCI Network Card

WIRELESS NETWORK PORT None.

I/O PORTS 1 Parallel, 1 Game/Midi and 6 to 10 USB ports (Varies by Motherboard)

MONITOR None.

SPEAKERS None.

KEYBOARD None.

MOUSE Logitech Cordless Mouse (Comes with Matching Logitech Cordless Keyboard Only)

FLOPPY DRIVE None.

OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit w/Original DVD

SERVICE Standard 3 Year Limited Parts and Life-Time Labor Warranty

STORAGE MEDIA None.

SOFTWARE BUNDLE None.

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE None.I was wondering about getting a new desktop and wondered how many of u would chose one with these components?
Looks good, my only suggestion ( If your gaming) 1. Get 2 gigs of memory 2- 1 gig sticks, memory is real cheap right now, and stay away from video cards with GDDR2 memory, go for GDDR 3, much faster.I was wondering about getting a new desktop and wondered how many of u would chose one with these components?
They are all good component. Go ahead and buy them!

Don't forget to rate me as Best Answer!
you must be a gamer...quite ok

New Laptop,but what is the best webcam to use with it?

Product detailsBrand HEWLETT PACKARD

Processor Intel Centrino Duo Intels dual-core processor for laptops - giving both fast performance and great portability %26amp; battery life

Processor model number T2300 The model of the processor- the higher the number the better

Processor speed 1.67 GHz the clock speed of the processor measured in Ghz. The higher the number, the faster the laptop will perform

Processor bus 667 MHz How quickly the processor can recieve information to work on - the higher this number, the more powerful the laptop is

Processor cache 2 MB The buffer of the processor - the larger it is the smoother the laptop will work

Memory (RAM) 1024 MB Allows more functions to be performed at once. More memory means a faster PC

Storage (hard drive) 160 GB Also known as the hard disk, where all your files, such as documents, MP3 music and games are stored. Larger drives can store more. 1GB = 200 MP3 music songs

Screen size 17 inches The size and shape of the screen. Widescreen gives you laptop a cinematic shaped screen, great for watching films. Look for bright screens which are clearer, and easier to read in bright lighting such as outdoors and on trains

Screen type Bright widescreen Widescreen is a cinematic screen shape that allows your laptop to fold-closed smaller, and is better for watching films on. Bright Screen is a screen that will give a clearer display with vivid bright colours - especially good in bright lighting conditions, but will be easier on the eye in all lighting

Built-in wireless networking Yes Allows easy connection to a existing wireless network such a s in a office or even to any wireless hot spot. You could th en dowload your emails or surf the internet wirelessly.

Optical drive Plays %26amp; records CDs and DVDs Choose an optical drive that suits your needs. CDs are great for albums, DVDs are great for large data back-ups and movies. Look for Blu-Ray and HD DVD drives which are the latest technology and give far more storage - great for high definition content %26amp; data back-ups

Lightscribe technology Yes Burn images and text onto compatibl CDs and DVDs for easy labeling

Operating system Windows XP Home Operating system is what you see when you use the computer. Windows XP is the current standard, there are 3 versions - Home is the basic version, Professional is for use with networks, Media Center is for organising and enjoying your pictures, music %26amp; TV. Vista is the next version about to be released - a Vista Ready computer is more futureproof

Application software MicrosoftWorks The extra programs that come on your laptop - Works is a set of basic office tools such as a word processor and spreadsheet. WorksSuite is a more advanced version with more programs

Shared graphics Not featured

Dedicated graphics 256MB GF7600GO The fastest type of graphics, will give smooth performance with every type of application including digital photography video editing and gaming

Dynamic graphics Not featured

USB 2.0 slots 4 Lets you connect peripherals such as printers and digital cameras to your laptop

Firewire Yes Enables faster data transfer than other devices. Ideal for downloading video footage from camcorder to PC for editing.

Media card slots 6-in-1 Use cards from your digital camera - a quick and easy way of getting your digital photos onto your laptop

PC card slots 1 An expansion slot for adding an additional card to your PC - for adding functionsl like extra Firewire or USB sockets or adding a TV tuner

Speakers Altec Lansing built-in produces sound from the laptop. Great for watching DVDs, li stening to music and playing games.

Built-in bluetooth Yes Allows you to transfer files to and from your laptop without wires. Use it with your mobile phone, digital camera and PDA

Built-in webcam Not featured

Battery life (maximum) 3:00 hours The approximate life of the battery in hours. This is dependant on what the laptop is being used for.

Laptop weight (kg) 3.7 kg The weight of the laptop measured in KGs. Look for a light laptop if you are going to be using the laptop on the move.

Other features Wired networking Lets the laptop plug into a wired network

Other features Gigabit LAN 1000Mbits The fastest wired networking standard available

Other features Dial-up modem included Lets you use the internet. 56k dial-up modems are now becoming obsolete as broadband internet becomes more popular

Other features Internal sound card This outputs sound to your laptops speakers

Other features SATA storage A fater type of hard drive that will make your experience smoother %26amp; faster

Other features Watch %26amp; record live TV + remote control Watch TV on the laptop %26amp; change channel with remote control

Other features B Portability rating How portable the machine is, rated based on the weight, battery life, and wireless conectivity

Other features A Power rating How powerfulNew Laptop,but what is the best webcam to use with it?
Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP / 1.3 Megapixel / Motorized Pan/Tilt / Webcam

The QuickCam Orbit MP features motorized pan and tilt for intelligent face tracking, plus a true 1.3 megapixel image sensor for top quality pictures.

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that 1 or any other webcam you can use any webcam that you can connect to a usb port on the systemNew Laptop,but what is the best webcam to use with it?
Try to get Logitech 500 pro which is about 70 dollars and has really good quality
actually any web cam can work with your laptop, go to a store and pick out one with a lot of features that you would use
I believe that any cam will be compatible you just need to do the research try

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Do you really want a new webcam, or are you just advertising your new laptop?
Any reasonably priced USB webcam will work...you have a large variety of choices.
one thats doesn't let web porn and crapola through

Will my laptop be able to handle Delta Force Black Hawk Down or Flight SimulatorS

I just bought a HP Pavilion dv6916nr laptop,

Product Features

* AMD Turion鈩?X2 dual-core mobile processor TL-60* for true multicore processing; HyperTransport鈩?3.0, AMD PowerNow!鈩?and AMD CoolCore鈩?technologies to extend battery life; improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection**

* 3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB

* Multiformat DVD卤RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media

* AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing

* 15.4'; WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution

* 200GB SATA hard drive (4200 rpm)

* NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M (UMA) graphics with up to 1071MB shared video memory; S-video TV-out

* QuickPlay touch-sensitive music and DVD controls; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included

* Built-in Pavilion webcam with integrated microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends

* 5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card

* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer

* Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem

* Weighs 6.1 lbs. and measures just 1.6'; thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter

* Long-lasting, high-gloss HP Imprint Radiance wave finish

* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials and more; 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition included

is it going to handle (and how well) the following games:

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

America's Army

Call of Duty

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and up?

Please let me know if there are similar games out there that i could play with this notebook please, thank you.Will my laptop be able to handle Delta Force Black Hawk Down or Flight SimulatorS
Yes, your computer has more than enough to run those games.Will my laptop be able to handle Delta Force Black Hawk Down or Flight SimulatorS
Dude, try this:

www.systemrequirementslab.com
use this website, it will scan your computers spec and tell you if you can run the games. http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref鈥?/a>

by the looks of it you probably can because you got a Nvida Gfx with up to 1gb shared memory.

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Help With Media Center syncing to my Zune?

I have an 80Gb Zune. I have an HP Slimline with a TV Tuner (It came with the Tuner) and Vista Home premium. I am recording them on Dish Network. I found I could convert the file using windows movie maker. But this will take to long.

I recorded Cops from my tv to my recorded tv folder. but i want to put it on my Zune. I have that folder watched on my settings but none of the recorded shows show up in my collection%26gt;Videos

I tried to drag and drop the file into my collections and it says media type invalid. I was told i would be able to sync my TV Shows to Zune.

I have heard stuff about Dolby Digital and stuff and about Hd and SD recording .

Can someone give me step by step instuctions to sync these files onto my zune?

And if I have to record in this SD thing tell me how to do that?Help With Media Center syncing to my Zune?
I think that the best place for you to find help is the green button. You'll find a variety of file processing tools there.

http://thegreenbutton.com/default.aspxHelp With Media Center syncing to my Zune?
They need to be in a file format that Zune supports:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928192/e鈥?/a>

If they are not you will need to convert them otherwise your won't be able to put them on your Zune.

Is the AMD Turion Dual Core Rm-71 2.1 GHz faster than 2.2 GHz Intel P4?

I am interested in purchasing the WinTV-HVR950Q hybrid TV stick. However, I am not sure if my computer meets the system requirements.

My computer is a HP Pavilion DV5 with an AMD Turion 鈩?X2 Dual-Core Mobil RM-72 2.1 GHZ processor. My graphics card is the ATI Radeon HD 3200

My operating system is Windows Vista.

The system requirements listed for the WinTV-HVR-950Q are:

Minimum processor recommended:

2.2 GHz Intel庐 P4 or 1.8 GHz Centrino or equivalent

2.8 GHz Intel庐 P4 or Core鈩?Duo or equivalent for analog TV recording with MPEG-2

I do not know enough about computers or processors to know how to compare and AMD to and Intel chip.

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

FryIs the AMD Turion Dual Core Rm-71 2.1 GHz faster than 2.2 GHz Intel P4?
Yes, your processor design is newer and has two real cores, the P4 only multi-threads on a single core. You'll be fine.Is the AMD Turion Dual Core Rm-71 2.1 GHz faster than 2.2 GHz Intel P4?
intel sucks, amd always the best for gaming and anything

i got amd athlon 64 x2 6400+ 3.20 ghz 4 gig of ram ati hd 3850 momo gigabyte s series MW2 never lags
AMD wins out runs intel only with the help of it's BUS architecture called Hyper Transport(HT).

Advantage of HT is that it has a separate up and down lanes going in and out of the processor for each memory channel, while intel's FSB architecture has one common channel shared by all.

This will be clearly seen when you play a game, video editing, etc where you will need a lot of memory reads and writes, while in intel's architecture processor waites for data AMD's HT will enable the smooth deliver of all the time...

AMD still lags behind in power consumption and heat...

but intel has already replied to this AMD's HT via it's ';quick path'; and ';DMI'; in it's latest ';core-i'; series processors...

i would recommend core i-7 of intel...

quick path of intel is much similar to amd's HT...

VHS to DVD conversion?

I have a friend who has asked me to convert a vhs tape to dvd, I might add its a recording, not a cinematic movie, so not copyrighting violation.

I have a vhs/dvd recorder that I have not been able to use to record from one to the other so far, and all the manuals have not been open on whether I can even do that with it. I also have a tv tuner with composite run by windows vista premium's mce.

My two questions are:

A) How can I play an external dvd player/ vhs/ gaming system using mce so I can record it and....

B) Could I play the tape on channel 3 with one vhs player hooked up via coax then record channel 3 with the dvd recorder?

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!VHS to DVD conversion?
If your tuner card has a channel 3 input, or if it has audio-video jacks, you can play your DVD, game, or vcr into your computer. You DO need software to capture the video into a file, such as an avi or mpg. Several companies make the software, Ulead, Pinnacle, Dazzle, AVS Media, to mention a few.

Then using your DVD burner and burner software, such as Nero, etc, you can create a DVD from the video file.

And since you don't have manuals to do a direct transfer from VHS to DVD, yes, you can take channel 3 out of the VHS and use the channel 3 into the DVD recorder.

Last item, legally you can still do this for copyrighted movies, too. Anyone, by law, is permitted to make a backup copy for their own use, and it doesn't have to be the same technology. And it's legal for someone else to do the work, as long as the owner keeps the original and the copy. Of course, you still need the technical equipment to overcome the copy protection scheme, which sounds like you probably don't have.

How much is my computer worth? Just trying to get ideas?

lately I have been thinking of trading in my computer for a laptop. I am just trying to get ideas on how much you think my computer is worth. If I was to offer you this computer, how much do you think it's worth?

I have fully upgraded my Emachines w3080

AMD Athlon xp 3000+ 2.16ghz 32bit

1gb of ram

ATI Radeon X700 se 256mb (Dual Monitors) with tv out

X2 internal 80gb hds

dvd burner dl/cd burner

10+1 USB ports

56k modem

ethernet port

tv tuner card, (cable tv) record live tv with remote control

5.1 surround sound

dual booter (Windows xp pro and windows vista ultimate)

This is just about everything. Thanks for your comments!How much is my computer worth? Just trying to get ideas?
$250-$400ish (more toward 400 if those copies of Windows a legit and your giving them the disks)How much is my computer worth? Just trying to get ideas?
200$ US money roughly
what you should do is take every thing that's not stock of the computer and sell the stock computer and sell all the upgraded parts separate so you get more cash.
Your computer won't be worth a lot but you will find some people who would like it. I don't mean to brag but my laptop has 4GB of Ram, and Nividia 8900 video card, so having only 1GB of Ram isn't a lot. However I would estimate because you have a tv tuner card, and Vista Ultimate your computer would be worth around new $750-$800 but used around $400.
Go here for an estament and bestbuy will send you a giftcard of its worth

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I would give you about $150 - $200

depends ona few components. comp is worth maybe $50 save the surround sound windows licenses. also the tv tuner could be valuable depending on its quality (nice ones could add another $30+ to the value, easy). sound set up could be worth anywhere from $20 to ... maybe $140? also are the monitors included and if so what kind are they? a couple 17'; crts is almost worth paying money to get rid of whereas a matching pair of 17';+ lcd's could add $60 or more to the cost. take a look at ur stuff and tell me. what's it worth?

Urgent help with laptop !! =]?

i am buying a Compaq Presario with these specs....

# 鈥?Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

# 鈥?Intel(R) Pentium(R) dual core T2080(1.73GHz/1MB)

# 鈥?15.4'; WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)

# 鈥?1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

# 鈥?Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950

# 鈥?802.11b/g WLAN

# 鈥?80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

# 鈥?Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support

# 鈥?6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

i want to burn CD/DVD's, watch and record TV (with seperate TV card) and surf the web

how will this computer serve me?Urgent help with laptop !! =]?
I think all is good for the specs, but one. I have heard alot of bad things about vista. The Wal-Mart near where I live have slashed the prices dramatically since they have sold vista computers. I believe it is to early to buy the windows vista as there is alot of bugs in the programing. Try to find or build a computer and use XP as this is already stable and you wont have as many headaches with this version.Urgent help with laptop !! =]?
not too bad for what you want to do. Upgrade the ram as high as you can afford..good luck R.

Do you think my pc is good or should I upgrade more?

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800 dual core processor with AMD 64 Technology

(2.2GHz, 2000MHz system bus, 512KB L2 cache)

Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista premium

Chipset: Nvidia GeForce 6100

Memory: 2 gig Ram 400MHz dual channel, running two 1 gigs.

Hard Drive: 250GB (7200rpm, 8MB cache) I partioned the hard drive, 50 gigs for my C drive and the remaing for my D drive.

Video card is a Nvidia GeForce 7300 gt 512 megabytes

Tv Tuner card via pci port to record live television

I was thinking of upgrading my cpu, or is this enough seeing as how its still dual core and I'm running 2 gigs ram, also my video card doesn't use any ram. Also should I run two internal hard drives or keep my one 250 gig and just leave it partioned, which is optimal for perfomance? I have no need for more ram because only 64 bit versions of vista can read 4 gigs and up, I'm using the 32 bit version.Do you think my pc is good or should I upgrade more?
It really depends on what you're doing, but to me it looks like you've got a kick-b眉tt system as it is. It should be fine for everything from heavy-duty gaming to intensive work such as CAD and video editing.

The only upgrade you might consider is adding another hard drive if you're going to be doing a LOT of stuff with video (editing, downloading movies, etc.). Other than that, your system looks **more** than just fine. Enjoy your machine! :-)Do you think my pc is good or should I upgrade more?
the only thing i would bother upgrading is ur graphics card and maybe go to raid ... upgrading ur processor will give u no felt benefit unless u do alot of video converting or real processor intensive tasks ... however, going to raid will make the whole system more snappy .. and the 7300 graphics is ho-hum at best ... and oh yeah one more thing .. i would upgrade to XP and get rid of vista ...
Get the Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX, best graphics card ever. Period.
I was gonna say the processor could do with imrpoving but then i noticed it was dual core. To be honest I think that would cope with anything you threw at it.
I would say going to SLI if you are a gamer. You could get a new board to support that CPU that will also be a SLI compatible board. Get another 7300gt bingo...nice gaming rig. As it stands, I think upgrading the HDD to a SATA 3.0 drive would give you some benefits also. other than that, I see nothing....
To tell the truth, your spec is fine. The only thing that I would change/upgrade is the Video Card to maybe the 7900 or the 7950 or even better the 8600 or the 8800 - if you do gaming.

However if you just do surfing the web or word processing, your spec is fine.
You have a nice machine. Depending on what you want to do. CPU is pretty nice, no need to change. If you can afford it, an Nvidia 8800 would be a good move. Currently the only cards that support direct X10 (which you can use w/vista). Ram is prob good for now. No need for two drives, although a 10k rpm would be sweet.

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I've asked this question before, but didn't get any useful answers...?

Someone told me I was too vague and that I need to clarify, but I don't know how much more clear I can be. Here's my original question:

I have Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center, which I use for my TV tuners. Each tuner has PVR so it will record TV as I am watching so I can replay, pause, etc. Does anyone know where Media Center stores the video that is being recorded with PVR? It's not in the same folder that my actual recorded programs are.

So the question is (more clearly), where can I find the temporarily stored file that is BEING recorded with the PVR, when using Windows Media Center? So a program that I am just WATCHING, and never told the computer to record (because it automatically records everything I'm watching so I can rewind, pause, etc). Where can I find THAT file... the one that is always being recorded while I'm watching TV. Does that make more sense?

It's not in the same folder as the ';recorded TV'; files. So, if I tell my computer...I've asked this question before, but didn't get any useful answers...?
I'd try to look at

c:\users\you\appdata\local\temp

edit: this thing doesn't allow the long path

I'll put spaces

c:\ users \ you \ appdata \ local \ tempI've asked this question before, but didn't get any useful answers...?
Hi,

This is what I found from Microsoft:-

To change where movies are temporarily saved

Windows Movie Maker uses a temporary file storage location in the following ways:

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When you publish a movie, the audio or movie file is held in the temporary file location until the file is published.

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When you record an audio narration, a temporary file is stored in the temporary file storage location, and then removed after the audio file is saved.

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When you publish a movie that you want to attach to an e鈥憁ail message, a copy of the movie file is stored in the temporary file location until the movie is sent successfully.

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When you send a movie to a tape in a digital video (DV) camera, the temporary movie file that is created is stored in this location until the movie is recorded to the tape.

You can change the default file storage location in Windows Movie Maker. For example, you might want to do this if you have a storage location that has more available disk space. If your hard disk has two partitions, you may want to choose the drive that has more storage space.

1.

Click Tools, and then click Options.

2.

Click the General tab, and then in the Temporary storage box, choose the default location where you want your temporary audio and movie files to be saved temporarily.

So I would suggest going to the general tab and see what is already typed in there.

You could then change it so somewhere more to you liking.

Hope that helps.

Arnak
First you need to set the drive ...

To set the drive on which to record all programs

1. On the start screen, scroll to Tasks, click settings, click TV, click Recorder, and then click Recorder Storage.

2. Click the - or + button under Record on drive to select the drive that you want to record to. The drive you select shows you how much disk space is available for recording TV content.

The Recorder divides the storage capability four ways: available recording space, live TV pause buffer, and recorded TV, and other content.

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Why aren't my programs being recorded? ? ?

Too many unwatched programs could fill up free disk space and cause future recordings to not be recorded. You might want to review your programs to see if they are marked as Keep until I delete or Keep until I watch. Windows Media Center will not delete these shows to record new ones.

for more information visit the link below :

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows鈥?/a>

thank you :)
take a look in Recorded TV folder for TempRec, it may be hidden.

How much should I sell my gaming pc for?

I have a custom built Vista Premium

16x optical dual layer dvd burner, burn dvd's up to 8.5 gigs, or burn cd's.

Amd 3800+ Dual Core clocking in at at 2 ghz

2 gigs ddr2 ram

Nvidia 7300 gt 256 mg vdram

250 gig hard drive

Tv tuner card to watch tv, record, rewind and pause

Vista Premium

120 watt speakers with subwoofer

Wireless keyboard

wireless optical mouse

2 pc gaming pads

6 usb ports 2 in front, 4 in back

Grand theft san andreas cd-rom real game not bootleg

All used for a month, has nero, dvix, microsoft word, microsoft office, aol, media center, dvix, real player, media player 11, internet explorer 7, avg anti virus, windows defender, picasa 2 photo editing software, windows movie maker, windows photo viewer, windows dvd maker, but Nero is better and more just can't remember. So how much do you think I can get? and how much should I sell it for?How much should I sell my gaming pc for?
that is about 800 tops

i personally woudn't pay too much more than 800 if that.

the extras are what make it that much.

i have the same computer basically

except my AMD is running at 2.8ghz (dual core)

i have 2 7800GTs

and 500 gigs of RAM

I would be lucky to sell it at 1000

Edit: Blaze B has a pretty good point.

i'm not sure what your wireless keyboard and mouse is

but now that i take a better look at it.

your whole setup won't sell for much more than 600 bucks to a person who knows some sort of computer knowledge.

The thing is that, since you are selling with all thse software in it already, even though most of them are free, all your personal information is still in it.

so basically you need to clear (format) your entire flash drive somehow keeping vista in there

because vista can only be used once no matter what.

and then you would have to download all that stuff you have which gets spyware and stuff in there making your already slow computer, a little bit slowerHow much should I sell my gaming pc for?
500 gigs of ram...wow...it is almost unbelieveable.

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Well, the 2 GB of DDR2 is good.

However, the processor is... not so good. What socket is it? If it's 939 then it'll be worth less than an AM2 socket processor.

Next, that 7300 GT... is definitely not a 'gaming computer' piece of hardware. You might fool a buyer, but don't try to pass that off as a good gaming card here. Next, you didn't list a motherboard, which is also quite important.

Anyways, if you are good you might be able to spin this off in such a way that it would appear to be a very good computer. Although I'd never actually buy this comp (have my own and I'm happy with it), I think you should list it at $600 CAD/565 USD. However, you might not sell it for that price... I think that $500 CAD/470 USD is a slightly more realistic price you could actually sell it for.

Would you recommend the Sony Vaio RT150Y?

I'm looking to buy an all-in-one computer, price doesn't matter, and I saw this Sony Vaio RT series. I was wondering for how long the tech inside it would last for? (since technology is always going on). I'm really tired of my overheating laptop (Sony Vaio VGN-FZ283BN) and want something like the all in one.

The specs are:

25.5'; LCD 1920x1200 WUXGA XBRITE-FullHD

2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400

6MB L2 Cache

8GB DDR2 RAM

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2550 MB

512MB dedicated video RAM

1TB HDD Storage 7200rpm RAID 0

TV Tuner

Blue-ray record/playback

(Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit)

And the list goes on for features:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551%26amp;storeId=10151%26amp;langId=-1%26amp;productId=8198552921665507557

Also, I would like get ahold of any videos of this machine :D, haven't been able to see one. At least watch the RT100 :/.Would you recommend the Sony Vaio RT150Y?
Nice but, a little pricey. For $2500 you should be getting a better graphics card.Would you recommend the Sony Vaio RT150Y?
The best all in one is an imac.
I suggest the following: LCD 25'; and a MacBook and here's why.

Here's why you should get a Mac:: There are NO CONS. The MacBook does both WinBloze and OSX, no other computer can make that statement. You have the best of the best. Apple Stores are popping up all over and you can make an appointment for a time and date, bring your computer there. They will troubleshoot it and fix it if it's a software problem it's FREE. What other computer company has stores and can make that statement? Get the 2.4 GHz with 4Gigs Ram and you got a speed machine like mine. The WinBloze people may not like a Mac computer but I'll bet they all have iPods. Go Mac and Never Go Back.

If you read the questions here you will notice that most problems are about every computer except a Mac.

I have a dvr an i want to connect it to my pc an burn a dvd?

i have a direct tv dvr i want to connect it to my pc an have it play so i can record a show that is on it.

i have a windows vista pc with single tv turner. how do i get it to show up on the screen of the tv tuner. an how would i record or copy whats on the dvr to my pc.I have a dvr an i want to connect it to my pc an burn a dvd?
think you can't play or record to pc. Can hook through vcr/videocamera/ other device.

Watching TV on the Computer?

I have a Hp Pavillion A 1710n with Windows Vista and using Broadband Msn I was looking around in the entertainment part of MSN and it said something about recording Tv so I tried and it said I needed to adjust my Tuner ? I dont even know if I have one lol can someone tell me if my computer usually has one and if not how to I get one and install it thanksWatching TV on the Computer?
Most likely you do not have one integrated.

You can buy an USB tuner.

Such as the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950

Some will have analog, others have over the air HDTV digital, or QAM HDTV Signal.

Do a search at Amazon or buy.com or newegg or HP's website for USB TV TUNER. Most Media Center programs do not support the QAM HDTV,

Use http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.asp鈥?/a> to see what it would take to receive over the air HDTV digital signals.

Vista Premium and Ultimate have Windows Media Center, which allows you records the tv programs.

Here are some helpful websites.

http://www.byopvr.com

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product鈥?/a>

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisp鈥?/a>Watching TV on the Computer?
ehhhhhhh...
Most computers dont come with a TV tuner. Do you see a Coaxial (regular Cable TV cable) connection point on the back of your computer? If no then you don't have a tuner.

You need to purchase a TV tuner then you can watch TV on your pc. There are USB tuners available now so installation wont be an issue even if you dont know what a TV tuner is.
if it isnt already a part of your internal hard drive you dont have one
You dont....

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shoppi鈥?/a>
is there a coaxial hook up in the back if so you have one. if its a new puter call tech support
sorry. i don't see the tv tuner as an option in this model. you'd have to buy a card or a usb device to get it probably.
Look on the back side of your computer for an antenna input just like the one on your TV. If you find one this means you have a TV tuner inside your computer. If you don't, it's pretty simple to install one.

First of all, make sure you have a free PCI or USB port on your motherboard. I recommend you to get a PCI TV tuner: they work faster and better.

Buy a TV tuner that plugs into an PCI or USB port (dependig which is free on your computer) and connect it to the proper port and also connect an antenna so you are sure you have a signal. Then install the drivers (if the driver CD doesn't contain a setup program, let ';Windows'; install the drivers). Restart your computer, set the channels and it's done: you can watch TV on your computer.

To record a show, you'll probably need a capture software. ';VirtualDub'; does a great job and it's completly free, so use it to capture, record and edit your video files.

I hope that helps you. I wish you all the best!
no, u don't have a tv turner, hp computer look nice, but their performance ain't so good. tv turners are usually sold separately.

when i bough my computer, i was excited about that too, because vista comes with that feature, but u have to pay for the tv turner!!!!

i dont think u got one interanl tv turner.

a external tv turner looks like a modem, well, i mean a little box of that size:P u can find them in any computer store

How do I connect my Dishnetwork DVR to Windows Media Center Vista?

I'm trying to figure out what software I need to use to do this? I have a Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick and I want to be able to connect my Dishnetwork DVR 622 to Windows Media Center Vista? The software that came with this is junk and I'm not going to even bother. I've tried and WMC tells me that I need a WMC IR remote to use in conjunction to do this? Is threr anyway to do this without using this IR remote? I'm not really interested in buying a remote but trying to figure out how I can send a analog video signal from the TV2 output to the coaxial input on the TV tuner card so I can record saved programming on my DVR. Is there other software that will allow me to just capture analog video to record to my hard drive on my labtop? Any suggestion would be helpful!How do I connect my Dishnetwork DVR to Windows Media Center Vista?
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How do I change .VOB to .MPEG? Windows Vista. Dazzle keeps saving files as .VOB and I cant do anything with it

Dazzle is a TV capture device, i can directly record the video input on my computer, but for some reason it records the files as VOB which is a pain in the ***. I cant use VOB with windows movie maker or upload it on youtube. The thing is, when i did it on xp, i only had to change the file extension to .MPEG and it would automatically change. Im not sure if the difference is the operating system, but Im just guessing. How do i get rid of this pesky VOB?!How do I change .VOB to .MPEG? Windows Vista. Dazzle keeps saving files as .VOB and I cant do anything with it
U need to convert the .vob video to wmv or avi format that can be imported to windows movie maker.

How to make youtube video on windows movie maker.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using鈥?/a>

If you want to get high quality video ,u can save the video as avi video on windows movie maker, then convert the avi video to high quality FLV with E.M. Youtube video download tool.

then upload it to youtube.

How to save video on windows movie maker? here is a good way for u.

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TRy E.M. Youtube video download tool.

It works very well and easy to use.

It can save video from youtube or any other websites autoamticaly.

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TV Tuner - Recording - Leave Computer On?

Hey, I have an HP dv2610us laptop, and I just got my ExpressCard TV Tuner for Vista to work. I can watch/record TV just fine with Windows Media Center.

My question is: after I've chosen all the shows I want to record, do I have to leave my computer on to record them, or can I put it in sleep mode or hibernate or shut it down completely? I don't want to leave my computer on for the next...two weeks...but I can probably turn it on/sleep/hibernate for just those shows.

Also, about how big is a show (1 hour) in file size? I have about 110 GB of space left, and I don't want to fill it up too fast.TV Tuner - Recording - Leave Computer On?
File size: depends on what format you've got it set to record as, some formats use more space than others.

As for leaving it on or not, why not set up a test record and then turn off/sleep/hibernate the pc to see if it boots back for the recording? Maybe also check out the ExpressCard site to see if they have directions on what you need to do to get it working correctly.

I can do it for my TV card, but my PC is always on, so I've never even bothered to play around with it.TV Tuner - Recording - Leave Computer On?
you're hard drive has to be spinning to write files to it.

get external hard drive... or be smart and get an internal one to put in an enclosure

Im trying to to use windows vista sound recorder.?

Greetings

Im trying to use windows vista sound recorder to record part of a speech from a streaming video,The problem is when I do this I hear all the backround noise coming from my house like my voice and my tv.I tried turning off the Microphone but after doing so it dosent record any sound at all.All I want is to hear the streaming video w/o any backround noise. I used to do this with my old pc w/no problems but I cant figure out how to do this in vista. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance.

BTW. I have a sony vaio laptop.Im trying to to use windows vista sound recorder.?
I would try using a program like Audacity (it's free) and you can select what input to use on your computer. It would seem that you are recording on the internal microphone on the computer. Try Audacity and see where the sound is coming from (this is in Properties).

Problem with Windows Media Centre for Vista?

I have recently encountered a problem with Windows Media centre for Vista. When I watch live TV, or a program that I recorded, the playback is terrible. The video is very choppy, and appears as if it is lagging. the sound is fine though. Anyone having this same issue, or know how to fix it?Problem with Windows Media Centre for Vista?
';I can open other video files that are on my computer, and they run without a problem.';

Then, Media Center is not the REAL problem. Vista and DRM, and hardware is.

The files that you are trying to play are copy-protected.

This explains it well:

Laptop / Vista?

I am going to be buying a laptop in January or February. I was thinking about the Sony Vaio S Series, but questioning the Vaio in general, how are they? If not, which brand do you reccomend? I'm looking for a multimedia laptop, one that I will be able to watch and record TV/ DVDs and such. About Windows Vista. Should I just get one with XP, then upgrade to Vista if I choose to, or wait for one with Vista installed, to ensure that it has all all the nessicarey componets to make use of the new features. I'm willing to spend up to $1500.Laptop / Vista?
i would say get a Dell(XPS or Inspiron). if you wait a little then they might sell them with Windows Vista installed on it.Laptop / Vista?
I would honestly wait for a laptop that has Vista preinstalled when Vista comes out. I have a desktop now that I have built just specifically for Vista using all the latest and fastest hardware and video capabilities. When Vista comes out, you should be able to find any laptop that can handle it preinstalled for $1,500 or less.
I just got a sweet Dell. As for the upgrade/install of VISTA, I'm getting it sent to me so I get to install it completely.
sony vaio is a good brand, as is toshiba and dell. compaqs are the cheapest. but most of my computers are compaqs and actually i have yet to encounter a problem with any of them..knock on wood...

unless you get a computer that has the most basic version of windows, windows vista will be free to upgrade to. so if you buy a laptop with windows media edition, you'll get a free upgrade to vista media edtion. but if you ever have to restore your computer to its stock manufactured state, then youll have to spend that much more time installing everything. microsoft did release a new bread of laptops that is definitly worth checking out. they are called UMPC's or Ultra Mobile PCs they are the size of an oversized Playstation Portable (PSP) and they have a touch screen. they are expected to hit stores at the beggining of next year. but if you run a search you can buy one from bestbuys warehouse.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?鈥?/a>

different stores have different models, not upgradeable yet though......next year
yes i would wait till they get windows vista on the new laptops i mean why spend extra moeny. And also take note on the hardware components they may add. Because windows vista will be a hardware hungry os. Hope I helped

How to record & watch tv on my laptop?

Okay, I want to use my laptop to record tv shows and such. BUT, I am completely confused by all of the products that are on the market and I find it extremely difficult to decide exactly what I need.

Here's what I have:

A HP pavilion dv6000 entertainment notebook

wireless internet/router

Windows Vista

Here's where it gets confusing: My family has Charter cable in every room in our house. But the only room with a box is in the den. The rest of the rooms just have ';extended basic'; cable and we connect with a coaxial cable in the back of the TV.

I would prefer to have whatever device I buy located in my bedroom, so what would I need to be compatible with just the coaxial connection? Or, would it be better just connect to the box in the den? But then, would it interfere with the den's TV in any way? And would my computer have to be in the den?

My laptop came with preloaded software to work with a product called a Slingbox. Would the cable in my room be compatible with this? Here's a link: http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox-so鈥?/a>

I know it's a lot, but please help me out! What all do I need, and what would ya'll suggest?How to record %26amp; watch tv on my laptop?
You just need a TV tuner so that you could connect to CATV coax.

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/d鈥?/a>

http://www.everythingusb.com/pinnacle_pc鈥?/a>

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What exactly do I need to be able to record shows that are on TV with my computer, and how do I hook it up?

I have a new computer with Windows Vista Home Premium, an Nvidia GE Force 7600 GS 512 MB graphics card with HD and S-Video outputs, and a Core 2 duo processor.What exactly do I need to be able to record shows that are on TV with my computer, and how do I hook it up?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/鈥?/a>What exactly do I need to be able to record shows that are on TV with my computer, and how do I hook it up?
You need a TV capture card, this will accept input from a tv signal, then u use a Program to record the input, most capture cards come with software.
well first off your computer has video out capability and you need video in ..so you will have to get a TV TUNER card and then you'll hook up your VCR or just cable television or satelite the same way you would hook it up to your television then your new TV TUNER card will come with software that works just like a vcr and you will be able to choose what channel you want to record..just keep one thing in mind even though there are many different TV TUNER cards on the market try your best to get one that is made by MSI they are the best by far i have one and i use it all the time to record old movies that are only on VHS and put them on DVD for my parents..good luck and feel free to e-mail me if you need at roncaron@walla.com
There are two good options:

Either add a TV tuner and record on your computer:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.as鈥?/a>

Or add a video converter box which will allow you to record any video source on your computer. You could even convert old video tapes to computer files:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.as鈥?/a>

I have both!!

Can I record TV on my laptop without a TV Tuner?

So I want to record TV onto my laptop. I have Rogers Digital Cable and a Toshiba laptop (Satellite A300 special Edition) running Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center. I says I need a TV tuner but after some research I learned that the cable box works as a tuner. Is this true?

If so, Im using an S-video cable to hook the box to my laptop and im plugging the audio cables into my microphone jack. Is this the configuration I need?

If that works, how to I set everything up to enable it to record, like how to I set up the path for the box to record to the laptop and do I need any software or anything for it?Can I record TV on my laptop without a TV Tuner?
If you have a set-top box you don't need a tuner, but you still need a video capture card (or USB dongle with video input). They are pretty cheap.

After you buy it, you can configure recording using windows media center or the s/w that will come with your video capture card.Can I record TV on my laptop without a TV Tuner?
Well, what I am not aware about your model is that whether you get satellite TV by default. If you do then i am sure the software for it will have the recording capability, and you might want to read the manual a little deep.

If you do not have a satellite TV built in then you might want a satellite TV connection and I would recommend one that comes with a recording and DVD/CD burning capability. Software based packages should be good for you. These are some of the ones that might work for you:

http://www.cwglive.com/SoftwareTVForPCRe鈥?/a>

A cable connection will not have its own recording capability so you might still want to plug in some software (unless your version of Windows Media Center is compatible with your cable connection).
As other answers have indicated, you will need a video capture or TV tuner card added in order to do this (the capability is not built in to your laptop). In the end, it's probably a lot easier just to get the show that you're looking for right off the Internet. Nearly any popular (and a lot of less popular) shows can be obtained using a torrent program such as utorrent (www.utorrent.com). The shows can be found using search sites such as mininova.org.

How do I record TV to my laptop?

I have rogers digital cable (with the cable box) and I would like to record the TV to my laptop. I have an S-Video cable and an audio cable that goes into the cable box with the red and white plugs and plugs into my laptop's microphone slot. I figured that that was all I needed to do but apparently I need to do more (I pressed record and nothing happened). I tried to just press record but nothing seemed to happen.

I went to windows media center (Im running Windows Vista Home Premium) and it said I didn't have a TV-tuner. I did a bit of research and it said that if I had a cable box that it acted as a tuner and that it would record without a problem... although im having problems haha.

Can anyone please explain to me how to record my Rogers Digital Cable (not HD) to my laptop. Preferably without a TV-Tuner if its possible.

Also, since im no compouter whiz, or good with my cable settings, it would be great if the replies could be as detailed as possible.

Thanks in advance!How do I record TV to my laptop?
nope only way is to buy a usb tv tuner and what they ment to say if you dont have a digital rdy tv that the box acts like one it converts digital signal to analog singal but not to your comp

How do you record Game Play from a TV.?

Ok I need ot know how do you record Game Play from a TV while playing a gaming console.I've looked at capture cards but only one i could find was Dazzle and I'm using Windows Vista Home premium 64bit so it's only compatible with 32 bit.What are other ways to record game play?

Any help and i'll add more details if needed.How do you record Game Play from a TV.?
try hooking it up to a dvd recorder

for comp use camstudioHow do you record Game Play from a TV.?
capture card is pretty much the only way or just videotape ur tv with a stand and keep it perfectly on the tv

How to record gameplay (tv tuner)?

i wanna know how does anyone record gameplay with a tv tuner. i have windows vista and i have windows media center. no i dont want to use dazzle already tryed it that didnt work. i think the reason it didnt work is cause the way i have the tv set up. i dont use a regular channel i use COMP 1.How to record gameplay (tv tuner)?
record on a video came then burn it on to a disc and there you goHow to record gameplay (tv tuner)?
A simply way reqires a PC close to your console

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dazzle-Digital-Video-Creator-Video/dp/B000089RRV/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8%26amp;s=electronics%26amp;qid=1199172023%26amp;sr=8-12

There is cheaper ones on ebay but I fear you might not want to buy off ebay so this is better as far as some non-bidders know.

Basicall yyou connect the usb to the computer and the other to your tv. Might wanna check if your Tv can connect try googling around.

Help with windows vista?please?

i have windows vista and i want to record tv on it i dont know how though help someoneHelp with windows vista?please?
You need help your computer not Vista.Why everyone thinks whatever he can't do with his computer is Vistas fault? You need to buy a TV tuner card to do that,unfortunately Vista don't come with that!Help with windows vista?please?
You need a TV tuner-Capture card and at least Vista home Premium to complete the task. Check out Hauppauge cards as i have 2 of them that work flawlessly
You鈥檒l need a TV tuner card in your PC. Then open the program Windows Media Center. If you haven鈥檛 already got a TV card, it鈥檚 a simple business to add a USB TV tuner. And yes, you need at least the Home Premium Edition of Vista to do this.

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows鈥?/a>

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How do I set up my virgin media set-top box with my windows vista PC?

I am a bit of a noob with it comes to PC Tv Cards, so could anyone please help by telling me what kind of PC TV card I would need to record tv from my virgin media set-top box. I can get the compatibility list from vendor websites but Im unsure on on how to connect the two and what cables would be required.

ThanksHow do I set up my virgin media set-top box with my windows vista PC?
your best bet if you wish to record tv on your p.c is to buy a usb digital stick

these require no installing,except the software and simply plug into a spare usb port and then either connect the supplied arieil or connect a outdoor ariel

the software that comes with them allows you to pre set programs in a similar way to videos and recordable dvd,s,then you can burn the programs to dvd-rw/cd-rw with a burning software such as nero reloaded or roxio

a excellent digital tv stick is the FREECOM DVB-T USB STICK(http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/Sear鈥?/a>

as you can see from the link,this just plugs into a laptop or p.c and thats it,just remember to install the supplied software for the drivers and recording suite

good luck mate

Can u copy a dvd like one u've recorded off the tv and make a copy of it with windows vista?

i have a emachines with windows vista i know how make a dvd by getting stuff off my computer i want to know how to copy a dvd onto my computer so i can put it on a blank dvd,i'm not going to sell them i just want an extra one in case the original gets messed up if u can do this please tell me how to do itCan u copy a dvd like one u've recorded off the tv and make a copy of it with windows vista?
Yes, Have you ever tried DVD Cloner? I always use it to copy DVD to another blank DVD for backup, it can also help you burn video from computer to DVD, it's easy to use and works pretty well for me, I think it worth a try.

http://dvd-burning-software.reviewstown.鈥?/a>

Hope it helps, you can use http://www.wikipedia.com to search more answers or email me if you need furter help.Can u copy a dvd like one u've recorded off the tv and make a copy of it with windows vista?
You can make DVD copies but you need software that will do the job, the great thing about this software you only need one DVD burner on your PC to make copies. Plus copy card is no problem, it is perfectly legal for you to make backup copies of your own DVDs.

I tried a lot of other different programs most of them don't work as well as they say they do. This one really worked great for me http://tinyurl.com/9l5c9g

All my copies came out exactly like the original with no quality loss whatsoever.
You will need software like Neato or Roxio installed on your computer. They will take you step by step. One of them should have came preinstalled.
Here is a step by step guide to burn DVD from any video formats. It works well for me.

http://www.freedvdripper.org/dvdvideogui鈥?/a>

Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons of the DVD creator give you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product:

http://www.topsreviews.com/reviews/dvd-c鈥?/a>

Burn DVD on Mac; try this DVD burner for mac.

http://www.macdvdconverter.com/mac-dvd-c鈥?/a>

Also, you can search some other software:

http://www.ask.com

How do I record TV onto my laptop with a tuner card?

I've done a little research on the Windows site about it, but I'm still confused. I have Windows Vista Home Premium and Media Center. So if I get an external tuner that goes into my USB port and connect a coaxial tube to the cable box I can record? And do I have to keep that cord plugged so I can record?How do I record TV onto my laptop with a tuner card?
you just need to connect the tuner to the antenna/cable box and then open up the software, either windows media player, the software that came with the device or other software downloaded off the internet id suggest sage tv and then it will have a recording feature built in and easily accessible. you will need to keep the cable plugged in.

How can i transfer my recorded tv show from windows media center to my external hard disk?

im using windows vista home , and used the windows media center to record a tv show..and i want to transfer the recorded tv show on my external WD hard disk.how can i do this?

im also trying to set up to record the tv show directly to my external WD hard disk but i get the message says ';INCORRECT DRIVE TYPE, The selected drive is not formatted with the NTFS file system due to file size limit you may not able to record shows longer than 30 MInutes';

Any ideas will be appreciated, thank you...How can i transfer my recorded tv show from windows media center to my external hard disk?
All recorded files are located in the home directly for windows media player. If your External Hard Drive isn't NTFS, you won't be able to copy files there directly from windows media center. I would recommend getting a NTFS Hard drive that have at least 1 terra bite (1000gigs) of space.How can i transfer my recorded tv show from windows media center to my external hard disk?
right click it and click ';show in windows explorr'; or something liek tht and drag and drop it (idk bout extrnl hard drives but thtll prolly do it ^^)

Are there wizards or tutorials available for Windows Vista?

I have seen those commercials where the kids may make collages using Vista or they have figured out to record tv from the computer with the same program. I would like to know how to do this are their any tutorials for this program.Are there wizards or tutorials available for Windows Vista?
See:

Windows Videos and Tutorials: Explore the possibilities

at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/possibi鈥?/a>

Are there wizards or tutorials available for Windows Vista?
||Hi,

1. Press the Microsoft flag key or click on the flag icon bottom left of screen.

2. Type in the Start search bar at bottom of list:

聽聽聽welcome center 聽聽press ENTER key

3. Now you can double click ';What's new in Windows Vista'; for general help tutorials. Also, as you are interested in that TV stuff, you might prefer to skip that and double click the ';Windows Media Center'; icon instead which will lead you through setting up this option, and has tutorials in it to help you record TV etcetera.

Regards,

TgTips

How do i utilize my two TV Tuners in Windows Vista Media Center?

I have an HP media center PC with two TV Tuners, i have my coaxial cables plugged into both jacks. When I am in WMC I cannot record one channel and watch another channel. Is there a setting to turn on both tuners in Windows Media Center?How do i utilize my two TV Tuners in Windows Vista Media Center?
nope, you need specific software to watch one channel and record a seperate channel. WMC doesn't allow that.

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I got Windows vista and apparently my computer has a tv card, if i do how can i use it to record gameplay?

I have windows vista (i think premium) and according to my father who is a electrician and a expert on cpus there is a tv card in my pc, i looked around and found windows media center that wont word cause i need a tv tuner, though all i want to do is connect the console to the pc to play it on the monitor, not pick up any tv show signals. is there some way to get it recording? with or withought media center?I got Windows vista and apparently my computer has a tv card, if i do how can i use it to record gameplay?
First, find out what type of TV Tuner card it is and install the applicable drivers and applications for the hardware. Some TV Tuners are not compatible with newer versions of windows so check the compatibility of the drivers and applications you are downloading to see if it is even worth the effort in the end. If you can install everything and it is compatible, you should then be able to use the other program to view and record whatever you have coming into the card.

Can i watch a tv show recorded with Windows Media Center on my Windows XP PC?

i taped a show on my brother's computer running Vista. He has windows media center set up to record tv shows like a DVR. i put the file on my computer, but my computer doesn't know how to open it. it is a WTV file. is there any way i can watch it on my computer?Can i watch a tv show recorded with Windows Media Center on my Windows XP PC?
Two choices:

1) you upgrade to Windows 7

2) You convert the WTV file. Yes this is another case of software companies trying to keep material in there own format. Really stinks but I think we will be seeing a lot more of this. Go here for info on converting the WTV:

http://www.hack7mc.com/2009/02/convert-w鈥?/a>

How do you record TV?

i just got a new laptop and it says i can record tv with windows media player. I have windows vista home premium. When i got to try to record tv it says i don't have a tv tuner. Is thier anyway i can download that for free or do u have to purchase one at a store?How do you record TV?
a TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer...

it is not a software to download or install, but an external device for connecting with the cable line via the USB port of your computer...

yes, you have to get it from store or order online to get at your door

I want to record Tv shows on my computer with windows media center?

I want to record Tv shows on my computer with windows media center, but it says I need a tv tuner card. How do I find out what kind I need?

My computer is an hp with Windows Vista home premium if it matters.I want to record Tv shows on my computer with windows media center?
You can use a PCI slot or PCI Express x1 slot. Vista Home Premium has Media Center Software Interface.

DIAMOND ATI TV Wonder HD 650 Combo TVW650PCIEWB PCI-Express x1 Interface

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>

DIAMOND ATI TV Wonder HD 600 TVW600PCI PCI Interface - Retail

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How do you know which codec to use to get good audio and video from recorded TV in XP Pro and Windows Vista?

I record TV in Vista Media Center, but want to watch it on XP Pro PC using Media Center 11. No codecs came with XP Pro, so I need to install some; question is, how do you pick what to install. Also, does it matter if the TV recording is analog or digital? ThanksHow do you know which codec to use to get good audio and video from recorded TV in XP Pro and Windows Vista?
What you need is the MCE video decoder. Google it. There are several sources, including Nvidia. The link below is for the encoder test. You seem to be confusing media center and media player in your post-XP can have media center and media player 11, not media center 11. If any of your recorded TV is copy protected, it can only be viewed on the PC it was recorded on.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai鈥?/a>