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dlouly76
08-12-05, 09:34 AM
I was wondering is anyone using a TV tuner card / hdtv tuner in their computers and how is it? I may venture into that area soon.
mofei1
08-12-05, 07:53 PM
i have a tv tuner card, the leadtek winfast tv2000xp expert version and its pretty kool. this obviously doesnt support HD, but it does well. u get clear picture providing u have a decent reception. below are some links of pics taken off the tv card.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4706/image08130042channel436yp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9299/image08130042itv2pm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8484/image08130045itv8wh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4260/image08130046channel45sq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
dlouly76
08-12-05, 07:56 PM
That pretty clear. What kind of attenna does it use?
mofei1
08-12-05, 08:14 PM
erm this is in the uk using an external antenna (the one mounted outside on the roof lol) also i am using a tv booster to get a clearer picture.
dlouly76
08-12-05, 08:37 PM
Whoa! Watch out for lightning man. Just hope your antenna is grounded!!

I am doing some research right now and it seems most people say the " Hauppauge WinTV-PVR 150 " or the 500 is good. But these are regular tv. HDTV is something different though.. Stilll looking.
dlouly76
08-12-05, 08:44 PM
Here is for HDTV TUNER- I guess there is some new law passed about recording HDTV signals that went into effect on 06/01/05 ???

http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=2546404&section_id=8
kayson
08-12-05, 08:50 PM
I'd suggest getting that ATI tuner. The law won't affect any of the older products, so you could always buy a used one on ebay. If you don't want to record tv, it won't be a problem either. I'm not sure about the details, but I think you can still record tv, but it will prevent you from recording certain copyrighted materials.
mofei1
08-12-05, 09:29 PM
yeh of course the antenna is grounded lol. most homes in the uk use this type of atenna
dlouly76
08-12-05, 09:36 PM
Great - I had my eye on this auction and someone just took it from me.. GREAT... It was buy it now for 110.00 - ALRIGHT WHO WAS IT>. FESS UP.