Good tv tuner? - Page 3

KYPREO · 3rd September 2008, 2:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KRiSX

yeah i'll back that up... Hauppauge HVR-2200 FTW!

I'm looking at this tuner for my first HTPC build as it's had great reviews from people with MCE/Vista boxes - but I haven't been able to find out whether there are any decent Linux drivers. I was considering using MythTV to save money and I'll need a good tuner because I live in a reception blackspot (very bad ghosting).

thunda · 3rd September 2008, 2:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Frag

(Ie pause, rewind, ffw) of live tv capability?

Oh if only tv tuners could forward live tv.

Frag · 3rd September 2008, 2:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thunda

Oh if only tv tuners could forward live tv.

Obviously I did mean FFW after pause ... ie go for a toilet break, or take a phone call --- then skip ad's to catch up.

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Originally Posted by sreg0r

ALL TV tuners can allow you to pause/rewind. It is a function of Windows MCE not the tuner.

Thought this may be the case, but was not sure as some of teh Hauppage (sp?) cards actually advertsie this while others do not. Sorry new to HTPC world, but hope to get a good system very soon!

thunda · 3rd September 2008, 2:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frag

Obviously I did mean FFW after pause ... ie go for a toilet break, or take a phone call --- then skip ad's to catch up.

I know mate, just taking the piss

KRiSX · 3rd September 2008, 3:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KYPREO

I'm looking at this tuner for my first HTPC build as it's had great reviews from people with MCE/Vista boxes - but I haven't been able to find out whether there are any decent Linux drivers. I was considering using MythTV to save money and I'll need a good tuner because I live in a reception blackspot (very bad ghosting).

yeah i'm honestly not sure about linux drivers... i've heard it does if i remember correctly... but i've got no interest in mythtv as i need media center for my 360's

also if you get the hvr2200... and run windows... make sure you hunt down the very latest drivers... they aren't on the hauppauge site but another one and it fixed a few little issues i had initially

Quelch · 31st October 2008, 8:44 AM

Ninety percent of computers have a Windows operating system

The other ten percent is shared between Linux and Macs (Apple)

Obviously there are far more people sorting out TV card problems for Windows than for Linux or Macs

The easiest way to get a reliable Home Theatre PC set up is with Windows

With Linux you will need to sort nearly everything yourself and surf forums worldwide to find someone who has done what you are trying to do and is willing to help !

Sindarin Ultra · 31st October 2008, 9:16 AM

Have you considered a USB tuner?

I have this one (USB 2.0 with dual tuners, coaxial input), it works very well

http://www.digitalnow.com.au/product.../TinyTwin.html

The remote was pretty cruddy with VMC though so I bought the Rock remote from PC Case Gear, though they don't seem to stock it anymore, oh well.

KRiSX · 31st October 2008, 9:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Quelch

Ninety percent of computers have a Windows operating system

The other ten percent is shared between Linux and Macs (Apple)

Obviously there are far more people sorting out TV card problems for Windows than for Linux or Macs

The easiest way to get a reliable Home Theatre PC set up is with Windows

With Linux you will need to sort nearly everything yourself and surf forums worldwide to find someone who has done what you are trying to do and is willing to help !

lol very negative perception of linux and osx

its not that bad ppl... just do ur research... i have no choice but to use windows as i need the extender capabilities with my 360... so there u go

bester · 31st October 2008, 9:55 AM

Good TV Tuner = Hauppauge HVR-2200

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Regards,

Bester

Ambush · 31st October 2008, 10:07 AM

DVB forums are a good start.

KRiSX · 31st October 2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bester

Good TV Tuner = Hauppauge HVR-2200

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Regards,

Bester

i think we established that already

thanks for backing it up tho!

ghettro · 31st October 2008, 10:44 AM

I've had good experiences with the Leadtek DTV1800H and the DTV2300H. Both are low profile hybrid DTV tuners, the difference is that the 2300 is PCI-E. They both pick up all channels on just rabbit ears, (I live in the inner city of sydney), very quick 1-2s channel changes. Works beautifully with Vista MCE, wakes to record perfectly every time so far.

aussie64 · 31st October 2008, 12:37 PM

DTV2300H is my choice for single tuner setups, remote is limited to it's own software rather than VMC. Looking at adding M$ MCE remote or Antec Veritas for my own use, for my custom HTPC orders I think they try to get them on a Harmony remote.

Paul.R1 · 31st October 2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TOFUGil

using the pci-e version ..only problem..the Logitech Z5500 digital 5.1 controller conflicts with the E800 receiver. If I press volume-up on the Z5500 remote controller.. it capture image on screen

so a heads-up

other than that yer very stable

I cannot even get my remote/receiver to work although it gets detected, just cannot use remote to change channels, etc (remote works fine as it is sending a signal, easy to test point at a vid camera).

Other then that I am quite happy with the E800. great picture..

mshagg · 31st October 2008, 12:55 PM

Leadtek 3200H, remote works fine in Vista media centre, just tick the option in the taskbar app.

31st October 2008, 8:44 AM	#36
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31st October 2008, 9:55 AM	#39
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31st October 2008, 10:07 AM	#40
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31st October 2008, 9:16 AM	#37
Sindarin Ultra Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 82	Have you considered a USB tuner? I have this one (USB 2.0 with dual tuners, coaxial input), it works very well http://www.digitalnow.com.au/product.../TinyTwin.html The remote was pretty cruddy with VMC though so I bought the Rock remote from PC Case Gear, though they don't seem to stock it anymore, oh well.

31st October 2008, 10:44 AM	#42
ghettro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 400	I've had good experiences with the Leadtek DTV1800H and the DTV2300H. Both are low profile hybrid DTV tuners, the difference is that the 2300 is PCI-E. They both pick up all channels on just rabbit ears, (I live in the inner city of sydney), very quick 1-2s channel changes. Works beautifully with Vista MCE, wakes to record perfectly every time so far.

31st October 2008, 12:37 PM	#43
aussie64 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 5012 Posts: 86	DTV2300H is my choice for single tuner setups, remote is limited to it's own software rather than VMC. Looking at adding M$ MCE remote or Antec Veritas for my own use, for my custom HTPC orders I think they try to get them on a Harmony remote.