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stumpyj · 07-01-09, 11:00 PM

Hi guys

I'm in the Armed Services so I'm constantly away abroad. Ever since I've patched my SL65 (for educational purposes of course and thanks again Yorks !!), I've enjoyed being able to view loads of sats whilst away on jobs.

Believe it or not, getting my hands on a satellite dish is not a problem (no matter where I am in the world), nor is power...a tv is another kettle of fish.

So to finally come to my question; is there a way that I can connect up my Silvercrest SL65 direct to my laptop so that it acts as a TV? Obviously the cheapestest option would be prefer.

Thanks in advance

martin-f · 07-01-09, 11:44 PM

i have read the slingbox works well but never used one someone on here will know good luck m8

nvingo · 07-01-09, 11:56 PM

Sufficient would be one of those ~£20 USB "VHS to DVD" type devices, Pinnacle, Dazzle etc.

stumpyj · 08-01-09, 10:20 AM

Thanks guys

07-01-09, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
stumpyj Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Posts: 19 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Watching satellite receiver thru laptop Hi guys I'm in the Armed Services so I'm constantly away abroad. Ever since I've patched my SL65 (for educational purposes of course and thanks again Yorks !!), I've enjoyed being able to view loads of sats whilst away on jobs. Believe it or not, getting my hands on a satellite dish is not a problem (no matter where I am in the world), nor is power...a tv is another kettle of fish. So to finally come to my question; is there a way that I can connect up my Silvercrest SL65 direct to my laptop so that it acts as a TV? Obviously the cheapestest option would be prefer. Thanks in advance

07-01-09, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,315 Times in 912 Posts	Re: Watching satellite receiver thru laptop i have read the slingbox works well but never used one someone on here will know good luck m8 __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

07-01-09, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
nvingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 400 Thanks: 6 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Watching satellite receiver thru laptop Sufficient would be one of those ~£20 USB "VHS to DVD" type devices, Pinnacle, Dazzle etc.

08-01-09, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
stumpyj Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Posts: 19 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Watching satellite receiver thru laptop Thanks guys

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