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D-Link Portable Digital TV Tuner $15 (Was $48) @ Harvey Norman

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D-Link Portable Digital TV Tuner $15 (Was $48) @ Harvey Norman
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Lizard Spock on 17/12/2016 - 16:39 harveynorman.com.au (2411 clicks)
Last edited 17/12/2016 - 16:52

Back again but for $15 this time, not as good as the previous deals of $14.

Give your Android smartphone digital TV capabilities with the D-Link Portable Digital TV Tuner. Its compact design makes taking it along whenever and wherever extra convenient.

Key Features
The D-Link Portable Digital TV Tuner includes two antenna options. The Loop antenna allows you to catch your TV shows while on the go, while the F-Type antenna converter lets you hook it up to your existing antenna at home.
No internet connectivity required. The antenna receives the digital feed from the HDTV receiver.
This tuner is highly recommended for use with the D-Link TV Tuner app.
The D-Link digital TV tuner requires a dual-core Android device with OS versions 4.0.3 or later and USB Host Mode functionality.

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  • Kevan2 on 17/12/2016 - 16:52
    -4

    SADLEY NOTE -LIMIT OF 1 PER CUSTOMER.

    You could use this to get over $300 Amex purchase for $100 back.

  • Diji1 on 17/12/2016 - 16:52
    +74

    Own one of these. They work well provided you are not moving and I mean really not moving: you cannot hold the phone, it has to be on a stationary surface. If the phone is moving it's close to useless because you get immediate picture break up.

    • syousef on 17/12/2016 - 16:58
      +7

      Don't know who negged you. Thanks for the warning. I upvoted.

    • montorola on 17/12/2016 - 19:06
      +17

      BUYER BEWARE

      I used to own (took it back) one of these and I wouldn't recommend it. Reception sucks and on the rare occasion when you do get reception, the audio and video are out of sync. Wouldn't recommend even if they gave it to me for free, don't waste your time.

      • hooray on 17/12/2016 - 19:52
        +1

        I have one of these and it works really well on my moto g 3rd gen. found all the stations . you can even use it as a PVR. and record shows. I am line of sight with the television towers in Brisbane

        • henrus on 17/12/2016 - 20:27

          yeah I've been able to use it on Ipswich line trains in Brisbane as most of the journey has line of sight to Mt Coot Tha. I do agree that unless you've got line of sight to the tower then you actually need to stay still to get a good signal.

      • OneBillionDeals on 18/12/2016 - 09:20

        I got Channel 31 for about 2m before it cut out. I was in Hawthorn.

        Great Gimmick, Terrible Device.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/12/2016 - 19:19

      Could always use freetv app, it's free?

    • Diji1 on 17/12/2016 - 17:05
      -1

      That review is pretty spot on (but remember it does work when it's not moving at all ;)

  • Kevan2 on 17/12/2016 - 17:19

    Hardware? App? or ANTENNA issue. Will D-link update app? as it seems the unit is ?= sound, and as with mouse ears extended cable could be fun. If works could save data on live TV. Anyhow makes a good Christmas stocking filler. Secret Santa gift on original price Lol. now how to buy more than one

    • CandyMan on 17/12/2016 - 18:12
      +2

      Yeah goft it to an apple fanboy/girl

  • bonky on 17/12/2016 - 17:58
    -3

    price increase!! was $14 a few months back!

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/272426

    • Trishool on 17/12/2016 - 19:56
      +3

      The OP already mentioned that in the description.

  • killergreely on 17/12/2016 - 18:11
    +1

    They work fine. If the app won't work with your device, try this instead. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.padtv

    The poor signal issues are more to do with the lousy DVB broadcast coverage standards we have in Australia, than any shortfall with the device. Yes you'll need a proper antenna unless you're very close to a transmitter and yes you will have to avoid movement.

  • Tasmaniac on 17/12/2016 - 18:25
    +1

    I didn't even know these existed, don't see it getting much use but for $15 why not.

  • gruso on 17/12/2016 - 18:39

    Great stuff. I've been eyeing these for a couple of months.

  • avjaMASH on 17/12/2016 - 18:47
    +8

    Do not waste your money, bought one and i need to plug it in to a proper antenna to get reception, i have a car antenna that I stick on the roof and that doesn't even work in open spaces. The only use for this is to check if your tv tuner is stuffed maybe. DO NOT WASTE YOUR $$$ like i did

  • [Deactivated] on 17/12/2016 - 19:10

    this looks handy for my Android TV box (with no actual TV tuner). $15, worth a shot

    • cryptos on 17/12/2016 - 19:34

      Yes if you can get the driver working, I brought last time and at that point could not get a working driver although there is an Italian guy who works on them

  • noise36 on 17/12/2016 - 19:30

    grabbed 2x last time for secret santa gifts…havnt used one yet so hopefully they work.

  • Averell on 17/12/2016 - 21:16

    Is this possible to use this one to make a Philip 32" screen a TV?

    • WhyAmICommenting on 17/12/2016 - 21:28

      Not unless you use your mobile phone which is then somehow linked to the screen, even then I doubt it would work well.

    • Russ on 17/12/2016 - 22:58
      +1

      If you have a set-top box (i.e. a digital TV tuner), it is much easier to use that to turn your monitor into a TV. Usually set-top boxes work fine with monitors, but two tricks:

      • You'll need an appropriate lead, either HDMI-HDMI or HDMI-DVI, depending on what socket your monitor has
      • Usually monitors can't handle the slow horizontal sync speed for a TV signal, but if you set your set-top box to output a "progressive" signal (720p or 1080p), monitors are usually happy with that. Note that you won't be able to see the menus on your set-top box until this setting is correct, so you'll have to connect the set-top box to a standard TV first to make this setting.

      And don't forget that most monitors don't have speakers, so you'll also need a set of external powered speakers.

      I did this myself, using the monitor that my PC is connected to. It's fortunate that most monitors have two inputs. Sometimes I listen to the TV while web browsing, and if the program sounds interesting, I press the "input select" button on the monitor to watch the TV. During advertisements I flip back to web browsing. My monitor is a bit slow to change inputs though, takes 2-3 seconds.

  • rowshow on 17/12/2016 - 23:16

    Bought one on ebay for $40 2 weeks ago. Grr. Works well enough for me. Gets all channels. Have to move it around to find a sweet spot but once its there and stationary its awesome. Also took me a week to realise you swipe left and right for channels and swipe up and down for volume. I kept going into menus to do that. Doh. Its worth a gamble for $15. Use mine to watch the cricket at my work desk with no wifi needed. Does the job and im happy enough paying $40

    • Lizard Spock on 17/12/2016 - 23:18

      Ignore comment, you fixed it

    • Stuzi on 19/12/2016 - 09:44

      I use it for the same reasons and I'm happy with it.

  • check on 18/12/2016 - 00:28
    +1

    Melbourne - no stock anywhere.

    • BigMoth on 19/12/2016 - 00:10

      HN product website says 15 but when checking out it says 48. So sick of HN's poor systems. I've bought and paid for two things in the past only to have them email and say "sorry, out of stock".

  • tunzafun001 on 18/12/2016 - 01:44
    +1

    Does this pick up the new Mpeg4 Abc HD channel?

    I was looking at a DVB-T2 version of these on eBay, assume this is just DVB-T? And I believe the new HD channels require DVB-T2?

    Also, anyone used a better aerial like this?

    http://m.ebay.com.au/itm?itemId=301645665051

  • jeeg on 18/12/2016 - 02:24

    I know this device is meant for the Android phone but wanted to share my experience using MS phones…so a bit OT here.

    I have been using AussieFTW! app to watch FTA TV via streaming…no lag and is quite good…I use my mobile 4G data with it sometimes and works well too….

  • Deviner on 18/12/2016 - 02:51

    Yeah I got one of these last time.
    For anyone on the fence… don't bother.

    Extremely limited usage.

    Considering you can get virtually all of the FTA channels online nowadays, this has very limited use seeing as you have to be completely stationary to use it and you can't use it out bush camping or anywhere.

    Good idea in theory, completely useless for the most part in practice.

    • montorola on 18/12/2016 - 03:40

      Agreed, and forgot to earlier that this thing gets really hot!

      Sorry to rain on your parade OP, just wanted to inform people beforehand

      • Lizard Spock on 18/12/2016 - 04:35
        +1

        All good. I've revoked my upvote :P

  • Scrooge McDuck on 18/12/2016 - 13:16

    What would this be like for use on public transport around Sydney?

    • Lizard Spock on 18/12/2016 - 13:25

      Apparently you shouldn't move while using it so provided that it is gridlocked in Sydney when using it it will be fine

      • Scrooge McDuck on 18/12/2016 - 13:34
        +2

        Thanks, should work seamlessly then.

        • Kevan2 on 18/12/2016 - 22:09

          As on Brisrail. With their attention to commuter care these should come free with each go card purchased.

  • Bluering48 on 18/12/2016 - 13:27

    I have the "Elgato EyeTV W Wirelss Mobile TV Tuner" that I bought over a year ago, it works perfectly when connected to the outdoor antenna and this one is even better, you don't have to plug it to your phone or tablet at all. So great for use outside under the pergola or in the garden, next to the swimming pool, but the small antenna that comes with it is not really effective and I guess it would be the same for the DLink one.

  • DonIsGood on 19/12/2016 - 01:17

    Just checked online and it's listed as "Clearance" at $48!!! - A great bargain I'd say (note: sarcasm)

  • thydzik on 21/12/2016 - 23:35

    just when i decided to purchase, expired.

    • Lizard Spock on 21/12/2016 - 23:36

      Boo urns! Don't worry, it'll be on special next month

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