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Best TV Tuner?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:47 pm
by Busby
What is the best TV tuner available on the market for around $100 or less? I need one for college but an upgrade to an AIW card isn't economically sound right now. Suggestions?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 4:09 pm
by blade
See this thread for reference:
http://www.pcabusers.net/forums/showthr ... adid=24501
The Asus 880 has the newest chip which is suppose to offer a clearer pic, but can't find anyone who sells it. Newegg has sold out.
Otherwise the Leadtek TV2000XP is a <a href="
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... =1">decent choice</a>, and priced right at $51 shipped.
The <a href="
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... >Hauppauge 401</a> may be better. Though no remote comes with it.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 6:42 pm
by dadx2mj
I have a Pinnacle PCTV card. The software that shipped with it was a bit buggy but with the updated software off their website it seems to work pretty good. I am watching Tech TV as I am typing this. It was a little picky on which PCI slot I put it in tho. I have heard great things about the Leadtek card Blade mentioned I think if I was to do it all again that is what I would go with.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:45 pm
by Slugbait
If you hunt around, you might be able to find a Compro Ti200 or Ti500 Personal Cinema. I've got the Ti200, and the TV is just as good as my old Marvel. Unfortunately, not many vendors incorporated Personal Cinema on their cards.
I haven't seen it in action, but Compro also has
VideoMate in several flavors.