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    Hello,

    I'm looking to add a TV-tuner to my system; I would like to be able to record in 720x576 (PAL), with hardware mpeg2 support.

    How well do USB2 devices work? Or is PCI still the way to go?
    (quality / stability / performance)
    I'm in doubt whether I should get a PCI card (only useful in my fixed computer), or go with a USB device which I could also use on my laptop...

    I'm looking at these devices: USB and PCI. I have a gift certificate for a store, but unfortunately they don't sell Hauppauge (who have a dual tuner solution with their WinTV PVR500mce).


    Thanks!


    Jörg
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    Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow. (James Dean)

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    From what I hear the USB devices work well. The even work at US ATSC (HD) standards. Just as long as there is not a lot of HDDs working on USB at the same time.

    Anyway, I like the DVI Co and Hauppage tuners personally. Hauppage seems to be more popular in the European markets from what I hear, but DVI Co makes some great tuners for the Australian/European markets.

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    • #3
      Thanks for the info...

      Hauppauge is hard to find here (I have gift certificates from 2 different stores but neither can order Hauppauge). The only manufacturer I can easily order is Pinnacle.

      Following this thread, I should find a card/USB thing that doesn't use Windows MCE but supplies its own software for recording and playback.
      (which definately rules out the two latest models from Pinnacle)


      Jörg
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      • #4
        What about Terratec?
        When you own your own business you only have to work half a day. You can do anything you want with the other twelve hours.

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