Tv tuner card question

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shownomarcy
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Tv tuner card question

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Hi all!

I'm planning buying a TV tuner card. Primary reason would be to transfer VHS tapes. Only secondary would be to watch tv.
What would you recommend?

I can see there are some usb version too. Do you recommend a card type or usb type?

What other, extra functions worth to check than being able to record?

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Re: Tv tuner card question

Post by damage jackal »

Definitely 'card' type. USB is slow.