Samsung LE19R87 - 19” Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Black
Samsung LE19R87 - 19” Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Black
with Integrated Digital Tuner
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Geniatech PC/Laptop USB Freeview/HDTV Receiver - Support Windows Vista 
This Geniatech USB Freeview receiver enables you to watch over 30 Freeview channels, listen to over 20 digital radio stations, record your favourite TV programmes on your hard drive with instant, time-shifting and schedule recording modes. It comes with a user friendly software, a portable TV antenna and remote control. All you need to do is to plug the device into a USB port of your computer, insert the CD and install the software by following the instructions. Your computer will start working as a portable high-definition TV and DVD recorder. It is compatible with the latest Windows Vista, comes with sleek and compact design and high quality finish. There may be difficulty to receive freeview TV signal by the included portable antenna in some areas where the signal is not sufficiently strong. This is due to that the freeview service (www.freeview.co.uk) in the UK is not fully operating yet. The reception will be improving along with the progress of Digital Switchover Program. A signal amplifier or booster may improve reception capability in regions where the signal is marginally strong. (please note that reception capability may also be affected by various factors such as proximity to freeview TV/digital radio transmitters, tall building structures, thick walls, ceilings and etc.). A rooftop TV aerial may be required to watch freeview channels in regions where the signal is insufficient for a portable antenna.
Customer Review: it’s ok but not great
Item comes as described casing looks ok and work well with Vista, only issue I had was the install, I had to do a work around as the driver kept coming back with incompatible messages etc. oh and the ariel is useless you will need a different one or plug into home ariel, if you are buying as a portable TV for your lap top don’t bother it won’t work unless linked to a strong home ariel.
Customer Review: Positioning is everything
I chose this over the Freecom, as it was reported as having problems with Vista. This on the other hand was Vista Compatible out the box, so I didn’t have anything to lose. Received the product in two days, and found a remote control with batteries, tv tuner, mini aerial with magnetic base and cd software/drivers. Extremely easy to install. Plug in. Install the software from the CD (Do not let Windows perform this) and choose to install Total Media viewing software. I personally use Media Centre that came with Vista Home Premium. It works straight away. About the service, with the rooftop aerial, I got every channel the household gets. It is preferable to do this, to make sure you can “see” as many channels as possible, even if the signal from the supplied aerial is not so good. WIth the supplied aerial, after positioning I found it only works well next to a magnetic surface. So I chose my magnetic grill speakers, which the aerial sticks to. I got a strong signal for every channel except ch4, itv, itv2. These are either choppy, or load a black screen. Occasionally, I get ch4 and itv, but erratically. The product is finished in glossy white, which feels cheap, but looks good. The lid is initially tight, but may get lost in the future, so look after it. In all, it works well for the price point. I can record shows, and the quality of channels is quite good, especially with widescreen signals. The supplied aerial is very hit or miss, but if you position it correctly, you will be sure to get a decent picture. Just make sure you scan for all the channels with a rooftop aerial first, then use the supplied antenna to find the best position for watching.
Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T 500 - Dual Digital Freeview TV tuner
Inc Remote And Drivers Uk
Amazon Price: ?50.35
Used Price: ?38.99
Customer Review: question.
does one have to have Media Centre to make this work? I have windows pro only.
Customer Review: Software sucks
Card is great - wintv software sucks. But GB-PVR (gbvpr.com) fully repleaced wintv and works a treat 
Shinco DVB-100T Digital Freeview TV tuner Silver 
Amazon Price: ?59.28
Customer Review: Slim portable lighweight
This Tuner works magic with my 1720 c. Very easy to set up just plug in with the cables supplied and follow a simple automated set up screen. I bought mine becuase i am constantly travelling on trains so far the tuner has had no problems picking up signals. The Unit itself is self powering so there is no extra power pack making this fully portable. I am happy with the quality and would reccomend this to anyone. For those who havent got a 1720c it also works with a sdp 1280 & sdp 2002.
Customer Review: good value for money
I have had one these TV tuners for a few weeks now. They are very easy to set up just plug in go through an automatic set up screen and enjoy. These TV tuners are more suited to be used outside where the signal is a lot stronger. I managed to pick up all 35 channels first time without any problem I would recommend this to anyone.
