tv tuners
Still shopping around for a good tv tuner to add to my computer. What I’m looking for:
-basic NTSC 125 channel tuner
-hardware mpeg2 encoder
-decent noise filter
-All software must be able to move to 2nd display in extended desktop mode
-Picture in picture
-include software for viewing and schduled capturing
-price less than $120 CND
-video wall (watch 16 channels in a grid with no sound)
options good to have
-multi system input: ntsc/pal/…etc
The candidates I have on my list now
-hauppauge WinTV PVR150 (no p-in-p, no video wall) $99
-ATI Theater550 based (no p-in-p, no video wall, shitty software) $129
-Leadtek TV2000XP (no video wall, at least no advertised) $53.99
-ATI AIW 2006 (no p-in-p) $179
Decision:
Seriously, none of the cards have all the features I want. The AIW is a sure bet that apps will display on 2nd monitor, since it will be the 2nd display card. I like the price and feature of the TV2000XP but running on 2nd display is questionable. I really would pay the $179 if it has all the features I want….but it doesn’t. So I will be likely to get the TV2000XP and use it until a better tuner card comes out. (it doesn’t have to last long, couples of years down the road and analog cable will be a thing of the past)
Extra: Why do I need a tv card all of a sudden?
My 5th & 6th sem are coming up, I’m likely to miss out on some good tv shows, even if it’s just a new episode of simpsons. I need something to record the programs until I have time to watch them. I hope the remove for the TV2000XP isn’t too shitty. I have a remote for my MSI FX5600xt and it’s pure crap, and so is it’s video input ability. I still like my Canopus cards the best…but then again those are pro/entry pro equiptment.
