sets. So step forward the Smart- SCART from BlueDelta Designs with four SCART inputs or the Srnart-S('AR'I‘+ with six SCART inputs as well as a further two composite video ts-video) sources. lts internal smart technology switches between whatever bit of kit is activated automatically. Once it's plugged in you‘ll never have to worry about cables again. 7) How do I convert my vinyl collection to digital?
Big black vinyl records are a thing of joy. There's something about the physical transfer of visible grooves to audio that's just so satisfying. It’s hard not to revel in
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their archaic sound quality. But what if you want to convert them to a digital format'.’ Several internet sites. such as vinyltodigital.co.uk. will do it for you. It's not cheap though. at approximately £10 per album (they also convert VHS to DVD. at about £25 a shot. should you require) and even provide cover art and filter your vinyl through sound restoration software to remove ‘most‘ of the snap. crackle and pop. If you have the equipment. you can connect the ‘line out‘ on your record player to the ‘line in' on your PC soundcard. though this usually reproduces the crackle. and takes a bit of technical jiggery-pokery
tnapathon.net/l.Pto('l).php offers some sound advice). However. one of the nicest solutions on offer is
the [on ITT l'SB 'l‘urntablc (£119.99) that pltigs directly into your computer and the software does the hard work. This is the world‘s first turntable to connect directly to your computer and works perfectly for 33 and 45 rpm. has pitch control t+/- 8‘} l and even boasts conversion software for old school 78s.
8) Is it possible for me to watch live TV on my laptop while I’m on the train?
Laptops are great. You can watch a DVD or catch tip on a bit of work while on the move. Sometimes. though. you jtist want to watch a bit of no-brainer TV as well as unmissable shows like Prison Break or Lost. llauppauge Digital have come tip with a TV stick that allows you to catch live digital TV anywhere on your laptop. The Hauppauge WinTV Nova—t Stick (£49.99) plugs into your spare L'SB socket and offers a high performance portal aerial incorporating the latest high gain silicon tuner for lireeview reception. The gadget offers up to 4() digital channels. is HDTV compliant and allows you to record TV to your hard drive so you can watch at your leisure or burn the programme to DVD. Perfect for the up-coming World (‘up and you‘ll never miss ('urrie again. Hauppauge specialise in various devices to get the best from TV viewing and recording via Macs or PCs. ('heck hauppauge.co.uk for their full range.
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