[mythtv] Semi-OT: Which HDTV card to buy for Myth?

James Armstrong james at thearmstrongs.org
Sat Jan 29 23:51:43 EST 2005


Nate Carlson wrote:

> [Sorry to post this on the dev list, but afaik the air2pc card is only 
> supported in CVS, so wanted to make sure I get accurate answers - feel 
> free to tell me to shaddup and go to users.]
>
> Hey all,
>
> I've been following the AC3 audio threads with a lot of interest, and 
> things look like they may actually getting to the "totally working" 
> point for it.  :)  I'm looking at going to HDTV, and am wondering 
> which of the two cards (pcHDTV vs. Air2PC) is the "better card" to use 
> with Myth.
>
> A few questions:
>
> 1) As I understand it, with the air2pc card, it may be possible in the 
> future to record more than one subchannel (of a single channel) 
> simultaneously. Is this also the case with the pcHDTV cards?
>
> 2) Which card has a better chance of being able to capture unencrypted 
> hdtv over cable streams (QAM?) in the future?
>
> 3) Anything else to keep in mind between the two cards?
>
> Thanks! :)

 From what I've seen so far, the Air2PC card is better. Less cpu, better 
decoding at lower signal. David George just got it working in his system 
today and was able to get two channels that we were unable to get 
reliably with the pcHDTV card.

- James


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