[mythtv-users] Any advantanges with PVR250 vs AverM179?

[Renchi Raju]

On Sun, 14 Dec 2003, Ian Forde wrote:

> On Sun, 2003-12-14 at 16:24, Darrick Hartman wrote:
> > I'm fairly happy with my backend setup right now, but
> > since I plan on using an EPIA front end system, I'd
> > like to have my media recorded as mpeg2 without the
> > need for transcoding later on.  First will this be
> > possible with either the PVR250 or the AverM179?
>
> Yep!
>
> > Secondly, is there an advantage with the PVR250 over
> > the M179 or should I just go with the cheaper card?  I
> > don't plan on using TV out from either card.  Does
> > audio work directly on both/either card (or would I
> > need a sound card to feed the audio in?)
>
> They both work without needing a sound card to feed in.  My
> frontend/backend box has one of each in it and they're both working
> fine.

how is the quality of M179 as compared to PVR250/350. I would grab a M179
if I hear good quality reports

renchi