Compro Announces W800F External Tuner

Author	Hugo Jobling
Published	17th Feb 2009

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If you're of the persuasion whereby you want to use your PC monitor as your TV too, Compro's forthcoming W800F may be right up your street. It's not exactly a glamorous device, but it packs a fairly decent spec which should be enough for its target audience.

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The W800F packs a DVB-T tuner (read: Freeview) and the ability to play video content in MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats from a USB drive. The tuner also supports Picture in Picture in addition to the pausing of live TV - as offered many such devices.

Adding to the mix the W800F offers Composite and S-Video inputs for passing standard definition sourced through to a monitor, in addition to a Component input accepting up to 1080i sources. Output support comes via VGA, with resolutions up to 1,920 x 1,200.

The W800F will be available to buy from the end of February if you're so inclined.

Link:
Compro W800F product page.

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TheLostSwede said on 17th February 2009

Indeed, Riyad is right, I had a similar product, although not quite as fancy and it allows you to watch TV on your screen without turning on your PC. As there's no cooling fan... more

Williamn said on 17th February 2009

Would the remote control work for volume or fast forwarding DVD's on your PC?

mr dog said on 18th February 2009

does it do both? i mean recording to a PC if it connected to one and standard Freeview box if it isn't?
that would be good

Chris said on 18th February 2009

I can see that not having to switch on your PC might be useful for some people who use their monitor as a TV (read: students), but how many would spend the money on this instead of... more

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