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Comments on: Return of the $14.99 HDTV tuner, now with free shipping!

Plug this digital tuner into your PC to pull down over-the-air or cable QAM signals. It comes with DVR software, though you can also use Windows Media Center.

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by mlipshaw August 15, 2008 7:30 AM PDT
I love how all of the images on the product page are of a macbook pro, but the product doesn't support OSX.
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by richard petty--2008 August 15, 2008 9:24 AM PDT
Elgato's EyeTV3 might support it. Chime in, anyone, if you have info regarding this.

http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/software/EyeTV3/product3.en.html
by ikramerica--2008 August 15, 2008 10:17 AM PDT
Well, the MacBook Pro is one of the best Windows laptop on the market. Fast, stable, well designed. In comparisons to many windows only machines with the same specs, the MacBook Pro runs Vista faster?
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by dude7895 August 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT
Not sure what mlipshaw is talking about. There were no images of it plugged into any computer, let alone the macbook pro...
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by techie2479 August 16, 2008 5:49 PM PDT
The majority of Customer Reviews on Newegg.com point out poor over-the-air reception. Thanks for the heads-up, but I'll pass.
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by rickbroida August 17, 2008 11:41 AM PDT
Probably owing to the bundled antenna. Those small antennas rarely work well... for optimal OTA reception, you need a set of bunny ears (if not a powered roof-mount antenna).
by unhappycustomer11576 August 19, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
Bought this from New egg - arrived right away - software install failed - would not recognize the serial number I typed in which was on the box and on the device. Went to vendor web site for support - nothing really there. Can download the driver but not the sotware. Tried to leave a message about the problem but web site gives you an error. Get RMA to return to New Egg and they want a restocking fee for a defective product!!!!! Can't wait to try the next recommended product here.
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by rickbroida August 20, 2008 7:39 AM PDT
Assuming you're talking about the bundled Arcsoft software, you need the serial number from the CD, CD case, or manual (not sure exactly where it's located).
by HlLLARY CLITON August 21, 2008 7:24 AM PDT
I despise mail rebates
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