GrandTec HDTV USB 2.0 TV Tuner + Antenna
I got the opportunity to test drive the new GrandTec HDTV USB TV Tuner today. The unit had an attractive design with a honeycomb look throughout the case. I was quite surprised in the size for what it can do. I connected the TV Tuner into a USB 2.0 port and it was ready to scan for channels (only to come back with no channels detected). I was expecting this as I was living in the fringe areas where reception was…well very poor (our TV antenna wasn’t indesperate need of replacement too). Anyway, I then hooked up the included external TV antenna and we were in business. All the channels were picked up and I was now watching HDTV on my PC laptop monitor. The picture quality was great (it is high definition afted all), and sound was perfect. I did notice however, that the USB TV Tuner itself got a little warm - which explains the honecomb design, but wasn’t a concern as it dind’t get too hot. Overall, a good unit and the reception problems I had was attributed to the poor reception in our area. I believe in strong signal areas, the plug-in TV antenna wouldn’t even be needed.
The GrandTec HDTV USB 2.0 TV Tuner is a great companion for laptop users to catch up on some TV while out on the road.
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