BA-Phrostbyte Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 Can someone recommend a good TV Tuner card that won't conflict with my current setup? I'm looking to view a FTA sat (ViewSat Plat.). Looking to record some, but mostly just watch. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted November 12, 2006 Posted November 12, 2006 IMO the best TV tuners are made by Compro. They currently do not have a US distributor; however Silicon Valley Electronics, LLC should be selling them within the next few weeks. I'm not sure if many vendors market SAT tuners but check out the Compro VideoMate S350. I currently have one of their TV tuners in my Rig and have been very satisfied with it; I'm planning on purchasing a PCMCIA based tuner as soon as they're available at SVE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-Phrostbyte Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Cool man, I'll check into them.. Thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACarter02 Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I have a thread in the reccomendations and Hot Deals section... probably where this thread should be. Anyway, you can check that one out, I asked basically the same question. maybe youll find something relevant. I ended up getting an ATI TV Wonder VE. One of the least recommended cards. I find it nice... for the $$$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-Phrostbyte Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks MACarter.. I checked it out, sounds like alot of ppl liked the 550.. Thanks for the heads up on your thread.. For some reason I missed it in my search.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branjo Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I owned a Pinnacle TV card a while back and it was pretty cool. They have came along way since then, check them out too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-Phrostbyte Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I'll do that, thanks Branjo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomutt Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 I currently am using this WinTV HVR-1100 TBH it's the only TV Tuner card I have had any experience with, it's not a bad card though wish I had got the HVR-1300 as it has a hardware mpeg2 encoder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek1 Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 IMO the best TV tuners are made by Compro. They currently do not have a US distributor; however Silicon Valley Electronics, LLC should be selling them within the next few weeks. I'm not sure if many vendors market SAT tuners but check out the Compro VideoMate S350. I currently have one of their TV tuners in my Rig and have been very satisfied with it; I'm planning on purchasing a PCMCIA based tuner as soon as they're available at SVE. Absolutely. Unless you have an AIW Compro is the way to go. I have an ATI HDTV unit now, cost more for a lot less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Another added bonus for Compro tuners is that they are compatible with the EPG service of TitanTV.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caffeinejunkie Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 I have a thread in the reccomendations and Hot Deals section... probably where this thread should be. Anyway, you can check that one out, I asked basically the same question. maybe youll find something relevant. I ended up getting an ATI TV Wonder VE. One of the least recommended cards. I find it nice... for the $$$. I used to run an ATI TV Wonder VE and it was great. The card itself was amazing for the price but I wasn't impressed with the software. This was close to three years ago so imagine the software is much better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syngensmyth Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Ok, I'm completely ignorant about these but I just ordered 2. At the price, who cares if they don't work. People liked them when they were current by reviews. For $16 shipped you may want to take a look. http://dealnews.com/deals/Hauppauge-Win-TV...ped/140154.html If you want trouble buy ATI all-in-wonder video (the straight TV one might be OK). I have had 3 of them and I could never keep all the drivers working. They may be OK if you never do anything else with your system. Of course ATI tech. support gave impeccable advice "re-install window." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now