[access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 13:41:14 +0100
Hi Carol,
Looking at the web site, it looks as though you are right. I think when
Brian got his, it was one of the first generation, and required an external
power socket. Now of course, it can run on the USB port.
All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Carol Pearson
Sent: 29 May 2006 12:29
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
OK, but those are the only plugs I see on mine. Of course it takes its
juice from the USB so far as I'm aware.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Hartgen" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 7:02 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
> Hi Carol
>
> My box definitely requires power. I did purchase it some time ago but
> just have not used the box really until now, so it may be they have
> changed the design.
>
> Brian Hartgen
>
> MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx
> SKYPE: brianhartgen
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> SKYPE IN US: 213-985-3581
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:36 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
>
>
>> Brian,
>>
>> Where's the power supply then? I've never found one. Mine has an in and
>> out aereal an and a USB socket. That's all.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Carol
>> carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Brian Hartgen" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:55 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
>>
>>
>>> No it needs external power which is again why I would prefer the
>>> internal card. If we get to the stage at any point where we want this
>>> on another PC in another room, then I will get the card and use the USB
>>> wherever that location is.
>>>
>>> Brian Hartgen
>>>
>>> MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> SKYPE: brianhartgen
>>> SKYPE IN UK: 0208-133-7186
>>> SKYPE IN US: 213-985-3581
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:24 PM
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: nebula versus USB TV stick
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Brian,
>>>>
>>>> I have one question about the USB version of Nebula. Does it require
>>>> external power, or is it powered by the USB port? I have the PCI
>>>> version,
>>>> and am as happy as you are <Smile>.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> All the best
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>>> Behalf Of
>>>> Brian Hartgen
>>>> Sent: 28 May 2006 11:18
>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [access-uk] nebula versus USB TV stick
>>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> Well having tried the freecom USB stick again on another PC this
>>>> morning and
>>>> got completely frustrated at the fact that it just wasn't recording
>>>> anything, I decided to get out my Nebula USB digital receiver which I
>>>> can
>>>> now use as I have a new TV aerial where my computers are.
>>>>
>>>> I have not used the Nebula software for a long time and I installed the
>>>> latest version today and I am really glad I did. In my view, there is
>>>> absolutely no comparison between the USB TV stick and the Nebula
>>>> solution.
>>>> All the items with Nebula are accessible, even the programme
>>>> descriptions,
>>>> and no special configuration is required. It unobtrusively records
>>>> programmes, even those with audio description. Furthermore, the
>>>> multitude
>>>> of options available is quite amazing and all very easy to use.
>>>>
>>>> So I may either let someone such as a family member have the USB TV
>>>> stick or
>>>> it's going back. The good thing that has come out of me purchasing
>>>> this
>>>> device is the fact that I have a tV aerial now so I can use the Nebula
>>>> box
>>>> (smile). The regret I have is that I have the USB nebula box as opposed
>>>> to
>>>> the internal TV card so it's not quite as tidy. On the other hand, if
>>>> I
>>>> change my computer, at least I can easily swap it over. But I would
>>>> certainly recommend using Nebula to anyone even though I have only been
>>>> using it for a couple of hours.
>>>>
>>>> Brian Hartgen
>>>> MSN: brian@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> SKYPE: brianhartgen
>>>> SKYPE IN UK: 0208-133-7186
>>>> SKYPE IN US: 213-985-3581
>>>>
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