What do you think of this idea to get cable from my parents to my apartment?
Question by : What do you think of this idea to get cable from my parents to my apartment?
Later this year, I would be moving out of my parents house and into an apartment.
The think is that my roommate and I will not be able to afford both internet and cable services. And then I thought about using the cable from my parent's house.
I was thinking about using my old laptop or old desktop computer and set it up to do a wake on wireless lan, and then do a remote desktop connection from our apartment to the computer. The laptop or desktop would be using a Linux-compatible tv tuner and I would use remote desktop to watch the tv shows.
Of course I will be getting a remote desktop connect that support audio, file transfer, and linux OS. And I will be using linuxtv or mythbutnu as a source for finding compatible tv tuners.
Would this idea be doable, I know this is make a DIY slingbox. Also what problems would you foresee. Besides the one that deals with mythbuntu itself and compatibility.
JimDandy, my parents house and the apartment will be about 30 miles away or more depending on what apartment we get.
bandaid_46, slingbox does the same things and I have my parent's ok.
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Answer by mommy.to.be♥
if it would work then go for it.
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How can I make cable box transmit signal over HDMI AND Component output at the same time (keywords:same time)?
Question by Boris A: How can I make cable box transmit signal over HDMI AND Component output at the same time (keywords:same time)?
I have 3 items to connect: Magnavox 37MF231D/37B, my Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250HD cable box and my Slinbox Pro HD (300-100)
I have stumbled upon a problem: when cable box connects to TV via HDMI cable, it blocks out all other video outputs such as component video, so I cannot use it to connect it to my Slingbox. I can not use component (blue,green and blue) and composit (red and white) audio cable to connect to my tv, since this combination creates sort of a loud static noise from my tv speakers (no problem though when I connect it via HDMI or Coax). So I need to figure out a way to connect my cable box to tv via hdm and at the same time connect to my slingbox via component cable.
Does this mean I am going to have to purchase 2 additional things:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-RCA-RGB-Component-... - this is a component signal splitter.
and then something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.... - to convert component into hdmi (for tv)?
this seems like it will work, I am just worry about signal loss when i connect all those together. Any ideas as to what I can do or how can I simplify this. Hack the cable box may be??? 
Thanks, but my TV has problem with component video input once I plug it in speakers make static noise along with the sound, I know component cable doesn’t carry the sound but that’s what it does only when I use it. So I decided to go a little bit long way, just bought a component signal splitter, then I bought component/spdif to hdmi converter adapter. This way I will have component going to slingbox and hdmi to TV: perfect. I am just worried about loss of signal if I am using 2 adapters in between cable box and TV
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Answer by TV Tech 1
Don't hack the box unless you're willing to buy it from them.
Just use the COMPONENT output to FEED all...The signal is universal in your situation; Recordable and viewable. I suggest just feeding that signal from the box to a Component Distribution Amp
http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=component%20a/v%20amp&origkw=component%20a/v%20amp&sr=1
It's the better overall choice for your situation
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Q&A: How to watch TV from a cable box/DVR on another TV?
Question by Manbearpig: How to watch TV from a cable box/DVR on another TV?
I'd like to get a device to be able to use the cable box and DVR on one TV in my house on another TV in my house that can't connect to cable without a box.
My cable company wants to charge me a month for a box to get basic channels on that TV, but I'd rather pay 0 to own a box to be able to use all the channels and DVR recordings I pay for already.
I've seen the Slingcatcher, but that runs 0 and you need a Slingbox which is another 0, but I'm not interested in using a Slingbox at all as I have no need to watch my TV and DVR on my computer or cell phone.
Does anyone know of any alternative products or methods for doing this?
Doctor and Greaser, that's not what I'm looking for at all.
I know how to split a coaxial cable and if I was interested in running visible cables lines up and down my house I would just do that.
I also don't want to run a coaxial cable out from my cable box / DVR because that requires using more wires and you can't change the channel on the secondary TV.
The question is geared toward Slingbox/Slingcatcher alternatives so I can wirelessly use the existing cable box / DVR on the secondary TV.
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Answer by hotzelj
X10 provides a device as well as TREK's LeapFrog.
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Q&A: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
Question by might_wake_up: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
If I have multiple TVs that I want to connect to my cable, but do not want to run any coax, the best thing I can think of is to connect them via wireless or ethernet cables.
Products like slingbox and Sony's LocationFree have a lot of additional functionality and are a bit costly for my limited use case. I only care about viewing TV while at home and would (ideally) use my home network to stream content between TVs and whatever recording device. Can anyone suggest a setup or a product to use for this? I know slingbox is doable, but it requires 4 items (slingbox, 2 x slinglink, slingcatcher) which adds up.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Thanks!
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Answer by Robert W
Wireless will work if you don't have interference from walls, doors and other wireless devices. You won't know until you try.
Using ethernet cables would be the same as running coax unless your house is already wired with ethernet cables. If it is, it should be wired for cable tv also.
Check out the house to see if it is wired for cable. The main connection box might be in the garage.
If it's not, good luck. Cable would be a lot cheaper than slingbox.
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How to watch cable TV off your online listings guide that doesn’t require a TV tuner card but watch HBO& STARZ
Question by Randy S: How to watch cable TV off your online listings guide that doesn't require a TV tuner card but watch HBO& STARZ
I want to download software that free (no trial verison) and watch American channels without paying like HBO, Starz!, Cinemax, Showtime, TMC, Encore. Slingbox didn't work, TV Guide.com didn't work, Zap2it.com didn't work, SesamTV didn't work. I really need your help.
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Answer by CrownPC
Hi Randy,
You can go to my site below and under the Chatty Kathy & Friends section is a link to our Favorite Videos. At the bottom is a link to my TV Station section. There you can click the links to watch past episodes of the most popular TV shows. As for Starz, you can get that from http://starz.real.com but it costs .95 per month. Sorry but I haven't found anything free for the extra paid for channels like Starz, HBO or Showtime. Hope this helps
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how can i get cheap cable?
Question by •ºJen•º: how can i get cheap cable?
I have digital cable and its expensive.
I've heard of a few different ways to get cable cheap or free (slingbox or antenna)....
anyone know any good methods to get cheap/free cable?
What type of antenna gives good reception and is there a difference in the 20 dollar ones vs. the 50 dollar ones??
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Answer by chineesefood42
get digital because february 2009 they will make all tv be digital and you will have to get it anyway then
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On a computer monitor can you: watch local basic cable, play xbox 360, and use it normally?
Question by The Canuckian One: On a computer monitor can you: watch local basic cable, play xbox 360, and use it normally?
I've been doing some research on if it's possible to do all these things on a computer screen. I have shaw high speed cable internet, and I don't mind switching a cable here and there.
I think the answer is an external tv tuner, however I don't know if my xbox 360 will connect to it, and play well enough. Also, i don't know if a slingbox is better. I have 5.1 surround sound speakers and i want to be able to use those while playing xbox 360.
Hopefully this makes sense, and someone can list the things i need, and if it's at all possible.
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Answer by Cody C
yes you can do it but you need a tv tuner card
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I am trying to hook my laptop to my hd tv via a HDMI cable?
Question by DEC: I am trying to hook my laptop to my hd tv via a HDMI cable?
I want to watch tv from my laptop to my tv> I bought a HDMI cable. I all ready have slingbox on my laptop and it works fine but cant seem to figure out how to hook my laptop to my tv using that HDMI cord
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Answer by lamb2185
Well, I don't know too much about anything, but I have a laptop and HD TV. I connected the HDMI cord to the laptop, then plug into the HDMI spot on the TV. Then after they are conneccted I had to hit "Source" on my TV remote and change it from TV/Cable to HDMI Component. So maybe that helps a little?
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I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network…?
Question by nylentone: I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network...?
I would also like the recieving end to be a TV, not a computer. I've looked at Slingbox of course, but is there any device that will convert the TCP/IP data back to an RF or Composite or similar signal? Or at least VGA output so I could plug into a flat panel TV?
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Answer by TV guy
There are called media extenders. Xbox360 is one and you can also use boxes from Netgear and Linksys.
You still need a PC with a TV tuner though.
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Q&A: Can I watch cable TV on a Wi-Fi tv without a cable connection?
Question by Brandon: Can I watch cable TV on a Wi-Fi tv without a cable connection?
I have a cable TV and broadband subscription that goes into my house. I also have a detached studio on my property - it is not wired for cable TV, but it does get my Wi-Fi signal. Is it possible to somehow "stream" cable TV into the studio through Wi-Fi... perhaps through Slingbox or using a Wi-Fi TV?
Thanks!
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Answer by Amber Bradley
I am not sure if it's possible for you to stream live cable, however if you do get wifi, you can watch programs online. Works pretty much the same and Hulu has alot of great programming.
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