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[Flossie]

Several questions here from a bit of a computer simpleton:

I want to buy a tv but my room is pretty small and I don't want the clutter so I thought of buying a panel tv/lcd tv but my friend told me to just get a tv card for my computer. I've looked on the internet a bit but haven't found info for dummies. I've no idea what to do so here are my questions:

I just bought a new compaq presario laptop in May. How do I tell if it already has a tv card installed? (I couldnt find any drivers or files with 'tv' in them)

Can dummies install tv cards into a laptop? (Please bear in mind I cant even figure out how I would open it up, even if I could figure out how to put it in^^)

What specs do I need if I buy a tv card?

What requirements do I need for my computer for a tv card to work?

Thanks for your help
Flossie

[the_beaver]

[JongnoGuru]

Beaver, what would you suggest if the PCMCIA slot is already occupied, as it is in my case with the wireless adapter?

What do you think of these?

http://www.everythingusb.com/compro_videomate_dvb-t_stick.html

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=1675

[Flossie]

Thanks Beaver and JongnoGuru. Being computer illiterate, I appreciate the help of those with more nouse than I. ^^ Thanks