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Smackre · 01-02-2004, 01:08 AM

can someone tell me how good they work and does it matter if u spend 30$ or 100$. Beacuse in most things you get what you pay for. But something they just change more beacuse of the name brand. And i see tv tunners for like 30$ and some for 100+ dollers.

thephuse · 01-02-2004, 11:14 AM

and to go with this question.. are there such things as "software descramblers" that would give me all the channels?... All for testing purposes.. of course.....
*looks away and starts to whistle*

Boner · 01-02-2004, 03:13 PM

I've got an AverTV Stereo that works fine. The software leaves much to be desired, but it works fine as something to watch TV with.

I've heard good things about the ATI All-In-Wonder cards.

As for the descramblers, I think it depends on your cable system. I've seen descramblers intended to work on European cable systems, but not in the US. My particular cable company puts blocks inline with the coax in their locked box on the back of my house, so there really isn't anything passing through to descrable.

MontanaXVI · 01-02-2004, 04:59 PM

you do imo get what you pay for i have the ati tv wonder ve which retails for around $40 USD at bestbuy and other retailers. the software leaves a bit to be desired, the tuner does not work as advertised on my winxp pro box dunno whats up with that but when i try to close the tv viewing window it just hangs on screen and i have to reboot, ive used different versions of tuner software with the card and same results. had a friend of mine say he had lots of probs with the same card on an xp system too. more power to ya if it works fine for you, i have not however heard of any issues from the bit more pricey all in wonders which are a tuner and video card all in one.

sailor · 01-02-2004, 08:14 PM

I suppose it depends on what you use it for. I have a wintv radio that I use in my Mythtv (www.mythtv.org) box as a PVR, and going to the TV screen, there isnt much difference between it and the normal cable--and this is on a 42" HDTV. On a computer monitor, I can absolutely see the quality loss, but because a TV is such a lower resolution, there is next to no quality loss, and most of that is due to my processor not being able to encode at anything higher.

Boner · 01-03-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by sailor420
I suppose it depends on what you use it for. I have a wintv radio that I use in my Mythtv (www.mythtv.org) box as a PVR, and going to the TV screen, there isnt much difference between it and the normal cable--and this is on a 42" HDTV. On a computer monitor, I can absolutely see the quality loss, but because a TV is such a lower resolution, there is next to no quality loss, and most of that is due to my processor not being able to encode at anything higher.

I started playing with MythTV a few days ago, and I'm seriously considering buying the hardware to build such a beast.

I'd really like to get a card with an MPEG encoder, but it will cost me a few more $$$.

How do you like your MythTV setup? What are you using for a remote?

sailor · 01-03-2004, 09:19 AM

I like it a lot. It does require patience (dont expect to get it up and running in an afternoon--it took me nearly two weeks of tinkering) and some basic linux knowledge, but the program itself is very polished. I was expecting it to be like many linux programs are--a sort of interminable beta, never feeling finished. I was pleasantly surprised with MythTV, it is very well done.

I still dont have my remote working. We just got the box running a few days ago, and I havent gotten a chance to play with the remote yet.

I would suggest installing via KnoppMyth (www.mysettopbox.tv). It is a Knoppix based install that takes a lot of the annoyances out of compiling, etc. It is also ready for Hauppauge based remotes, so no kernel recompile. I would suggest a PVR-250 or 350 for a hardware based encoder. They both come with remotes too, and I believe KnoppMyth is already set up for the exact remote that it comes with.

Smackre · 01-04-2004, 04:08 PM

how well do ati all in wonder cards work for a main video card? im looken into ati all in wonder 9000 i beleive its called

sailor · 01-04-2004, 05:43 PM

It would work fine, but dont plan on gaming much with it, and its support under linux is spotty at best.

01-04-2004, 11:49 PM

I recommended this!
Leadtek TV200XP Deluxe
I got this card and its great! Read the reviews on newegg. Best tv tuner card out there. It also has a FM tuner.

01-02-2004, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smackre Addict	tv tuner can someone tell me how good they work and does it matter if u spend 30$ or 100$. Beacuse in most things you get what you pay for. But something they just change more beacuse of the name brand. And i see tv tunners for like 30$ and some for 100+ dollers.

01-02-2004, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	and to go with this question.. are there such things as "software descramblers" that would give me all the channels?... All for testing purposes.. of course..... looks away and starts to whistle __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

01-02-2004, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	you do imo get what you pay for i have the ati tv wonder ve which retails for around $40 USD at bestbuy and other retailers. the software leaves a bit to be desired, the tuner does not work as advertised on my winxp pro box dunno whats up with that but when i try to close the tv viewing window it just hangs on screen and i have to reboot, ive used different versions of tuner software with the card and same results. had a friend of mine say he had lots of probs with the same card on an xp system too. more power to ya if it works fine for you, i have not however heard of any issues from the bit more pricey all in wonders which are a tuner and video card all in one. __________________ Spank you very much

01-02-2004, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	I suppose it depends on what you use it for. I have a wintv radio that I use in my Mythtv (www.mythtv.org) box as a PVR, and going to the TV screen, there isnt much difference between it and the normal cable--and this is on a 42" HDTV. On a computer monitor, I can absolutely see the quality loss, but because a TV is such a lower resolution, there is next to no quality loss, and most of that is due to my processor not being able to encode at anything higher. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

01-03-2004, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	I like it a lot. It does require patience (dont expect to get it up and running in an afternoon--it took me nearly two weeks of tinkering) and some basic linux knowledge, but the program itself is very polished. I was expecting it to be like many linux programs are--a sort of interminable beta, never feeling finished. I was pleasantly surprised with MythTV, it is very well done. I still dont have my remote working. We just got the box running a few days ago, and I havent gotten a chance to play with the remote yet. I would suggest installing via KnoppMyth (www.mysettopbox.tv). It is a Knoppix based install that takes a lot of the annoyances out of compiling, etc. It is also ready for Hauppauge based remotes, so no kernel recompile. I would suggest a PVR-250 or 350 for a hardware based encoder. They both come with remotes too, and I believe KnoppMyth is already set up for the exact remote that it comes with. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

01-02-2004, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	I've got an AverTV Stereo that works fine. The software leaves much to be desired, but it works fine as something to watch TV with. I've heard good things about the ATI All-In-Wonder cards. As for the descramblers, I think it depends on your cable system. I've seen descramblers intended to work on European cable systems, but not in the US. My particular cable company puts blocks inline with the coax in their locked box on the back of my house, so there really isn't anything passing through to descrable.

01-04-2004, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smackre Addict	how well do ati all in wonder cards work for a main video card? im looken into ati all in wonder 9000 i beleive its called

01-04-2004, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	It would work fine, but dont plan on gaming much with it, and its support under linux is spotty at best. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

01-04-2004, 11:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
mciprepaid Guest	I recommended this! Leadtek TV200XP Deluxe I got this card and its great! Read the reviews on newegg. Best tv tuner card out there. It also has a FM tuner.