[mythtv-users] PVR-250 OEM "Freestyle" on E-Bay
Sean
shomann2 at insightbb.com
Tue Sep 30 15:56:24 EDT 2003
>
> I'm assuming this is a typo. Can the pvr-250 IR receiver also act as a
> blaster?
Sorry that is a typo...
Is there some issue I should know about about using the Fresstyle as the 1st
and 2nd card? I don't need the remote as I am planning on using the ATI
Remote Wonder... (yeah, I know it will be a bit different to set-up)
- Sean
>
> -Shay
>
> At 02:11 PM 9/30/2003, you wrote:
>> A little more clarification on the differences:
>>
>> The Freestyle does indeed use the same chipset and is what is ooficially
>> approved for Windows Media Center PCs. (although the retail PVR-250 will
>> work, apparently). It is an OEM part, but the 250 drivers (and firmware I
>> believe) will work.
>>
>> Perhaps the biggest difference is that the Freestyle does not ship with
>> remote or IR blaster and the audio connection on the backplane of the card
>> is an RCA pair instead of micro jack (which I prefer).
>>
>> I am personally very glad I found them as I am able to start my system at 2
>> tuners rather than having to save up. Sorry for the confusion about retail
>> availibilty - NewEgg has the PVR-250 with remote and blaster for $145 for
>> those that are interested.
>>
>> - Sean
>>
>>>> Have I missed something? Is the PVR-250 no longer available in general
>>>> retail?
>>>
>>> The PVR-250 and Freestyle are different cards. As I understand it, the
>>> Freestyle is the predecessor to the 250/350 cards, and uses the same
>>> driver. Since it's an OEM card (no remote, etc), and a bit older, it's
>>> cheaper.
>>>
>>> -Chris
>>>
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