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HomePresentation DevicesProjectorsSabrent SBT-TVFM TV Tuner/Video Capture/FM Radio PCI Card with Remote Control |
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40 of 40 found the following review helpful:
Works very well... after many adjustments Jul 27, 2006
By B. Chen
First of all, the item that is sent will NOT be the item in the picture. However the tuner still works. When I first installed the tuner, it crashed my computer. Apparently the driver did not agree with windows, and the driver recommended by windows will not work with the tuner. Nevertheless, after a few hours of messing with the driver, it eventually worked and it's been working perfectly ever since. By the way, just to clarify about video quality, for normal viewing, it's the best tuner under 30 dollars with a remote. But if you want to record, the video will not be so good, it'll be really fuzzy if you're use to dvd quality videos. And also, it will not work with Media Center (not the OS, but the program), which is quite disappointing. You should buy this only if you have the patience and technical experience to adjust those settings.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Win 98/me considerations; other notes Jan 28, 2009
By Measure Magic
General: This is an analog tuner; does not have digital. There is an OEM version of this card on some other sites for $20 or less while Amazon carries the full retail version. It appears to me that the OEM version does not have: an FM antenna, the receiving sensor for the remote, and a cable to take the TV card's line out to the sound card line in. Unless you have those around stick with the retail box version.
Win 98/ME: The CD that comes with the current retail version seems to have the right drivers. However, the application software on the CD for any tv,dvr,or radio functions apparently works only on XP or Vista. Download Phillps_Drivers.zip from [...] Although the OS is indicated as XP and the name implies just drivers, it apparently has all files from a version of the CD from around 2005, which includes software which works on WinME. I got up and running by first using the CD that came in the box, which I believe did install drivers, but then ran into problems. I downloaded the Phillips file, ran setup and followed the instructions and it's been running fine on a WinME 900MHz Celeron with 256K and a CRT monitor. TV quality is probably a little better than a CRT TV. FM radio works fine. I have not tried the recording functions. Overall a cheap way to get an extra TV using an underutilized PC.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 FM Radio no way. All other features OK. Nov 20, 2009
By Radio Head
I had to rate this product a one star. I purchased this device primarily to receive live FM radio on my PC and after two cards it still will not receive a single station. I have tried the card on an existing XP home computer and a computer that was just rebuilt with a fresh install of XP home to no avail. I was able to get the card to work for TV reception (cable) and use of the remote with both cards, but this is not why I purchased the product. The software that comes with the product is very poor and there is no support online that I could find. I do need to say that Amazon has been great with respect to fast shipping and prompt exchange policies. Unfortunately I am still trying to find a way to hear local radio stations in real time via my computer. If anyone has some ideas they will be greatly appriciated. Oh and price was a big plus when trying this card and is in any future endevors, I know there are many TV cards with FM capabilities in the $70 and up range but this will not work for me as I just want the FM radio reception.
Thanks
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
DOA / Wont run in Vista 64 Jul 17, 2009
By Paul, AZ
Bad news. I got Vista 64 to accept the driver supplied off the web site.
The supplied tv software was a joke - just fuzz. Windows Media Center woulnt recognize the tuner card no matter what. 3 hours later I threw in the towel and much to their credit Amazon just credted my card nad sai throw it out ! Junk. Junk. Junk.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 WRONG ITEM SENT Dec 31, 2010
By Kantan Kerus
I ordered this item on the basis that it offer FM radio capability. This feature was clearly stated in the product description WITH NO MENTION OF IT BEING AN OPTION. The name of the item includes the phrase "FM Radio PCI Card"
When I got the item it did NOT have FM capability and the supporting documentation indicated that it is an option on certain models only.
This error was extremely upsetting to me since I am unable to return the item (because it was taken out of the USA).
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