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From: agollum@engr.uky.edu (David Herron aka Admiral Gollum)
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Subject: Re: Tuner for Monitor (this has gone on long enough)
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Date: Sat, 22-Aug-87 13:30:42 EDT
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Okay, you didn't specify that you were talking about specific 
types of tuners.

Since the Service Merchandice catalog came yesterday, let me draw 
from it and hopefully provide the final word:

On page 368, with all the TV's, they list the "Gemini (tm) Remote Cable
Converter/Tuner."  This is basically a block converter like the one
most cable systems use.  It provides RF output on channel 3 or 4, so
it requires a TV set (or other tuner like a VCR).  They are asking
$78.84 for it.

On page 349, with the computers, they list the "Magnavox 'Component Tuner'
Model AV7300."  This device has a built-in antenna (and antenna leads,
I suppose), 12 station presets, and attaches to "any composite video/audio
monitor."  The cost is $49.95.  If you went into some high-end electronics
store and asked for a component tuner, they would show you something 
with brushed chrome, smoked glass, black case, high price, etc., but
it would do the same thing this can:  Tune TV channels and provide
composite video as an output.

The lesson here:  When you buy a tuner make sure you know what you're
getting--you'll note both of these products call themselves 'tuners.'
Also, don't shoot your mouth off when you flame (sorry).

Kenneth Herron

(Hmm, Commodore PC-10's for $700! :-)