2001FP as a tv?

mmbt0ne · #1 08-06-2006, 04:25 PM

Has anyone tried using their 2001fp as a tv? I know it has that composite video input, so I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with it. I want to move a comcast box into my room and don't have the desk space for a tv or the money for something to hang on the wall, so this is the best option right now.

New001 · #2 08-06-2006, 04:34 PM

I used WinTV with one at school and it worked fine. I've never tried using it as an actual TV though, so this probably isn't any help.

WackityWhiz · #3 08-06-2006, 04:36 PM

Well... I know you can just buy a TV tuner card, but I don't know if they are good quality or not. This is something that I've been wondering for a while.

Anybody here have any experience?

mmbt0ne · #4 08-06-2006, 04:39 PM

Yeah, the TV tuner card isn't exactly an option b/c I'm using a laptop.

WackityWhiz · #5 08-06-2006, 04:46 PM

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maybe something like this would work... but I have no idea.

mmbt0ne · #6 08-06-2006, 04:51 PM

hmmmm, that has some promise. I'm gonna go to a few stores and see what I can find.

calmasahinducow · #7 08-06-2006, 04:53 PM

I use my 2001FP to play PS2 through the S-Video connection, and my friend who knows way more than me about computers said that I could definitely get a TV tuner card for my laptop and use the 2001FP as a TV.

GooseHinson · #8 08-06-2006, 06:43 PM

Very unballeresque.

paperboyNC · #9 08-06-2006, 06:44 PM

a TV tuner for your PC and windows media center rocks.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #10 08-06-2006, 06:49 PM

I've got a Media Center PC and a 2001FP in my office. It's alright. It's not the best if you're close, but otherwise, it'll do.