Korean Job Discussion Forums

[pkang0202]

Can I buy a DMB player and plug into my PC to watch DMB?

[IlIlNine]

Sure.

They're just USB stick type things with an antenna attached to one end. I have one for my EEE for the subway rides...

[pkang0202]

I see them on gmarket but they vary in price. Anywhere from 10,000w to 90,000w.

What kind do you have? Does it work really well? I'd hate to buy one and it turns out to be a piece of crap.

[Goodgoings]

I heard some people have problems with the reception depending on the location. I used a dmd capable pmp in my home and depending on the locaton in the room, reception would flagger, but a dmb phone had no problems. Those plug-in devices seem to be less reliable, but if someone has real world experience, then please share.

[rocklee]

I've never trusted "usb connecting" DMB devices for the PC even though they are cheap. I figured that the poor reception may have something to do with the built-in antenna, low cost parts for low cost performance. Mobiles are probably feeding off the extra strength of the antenna they use for communication.

[Bryan]

How many English DMB channels are there?

[the dakota kid]

Sorry for bringing an old thread back to life, but any further comments on DMB for laptops? I am thinking about getting one for bus rides and what not.

thanks,
tdk

[pkang0202]

I bought a skyDMB USB one. It is great if you are outside or stand right next to a window. Once you go 3-5 meters away from the window, the signals drop dramatically.

I have an extended USB cable, so I just tape the actual dongle against my window, and run the cable into my computer.

I only get like 7 or 8 channels though. The Cell Phone DMB player is much better with a larger selection of channels.

[the dakota kid]

Thanks for the update and wise advice pkang0202. Do you remember how much they cost?