[mythtv-users] PVR-350 TV-Out vs Pundit-R DVI

[Robert Denier]

On Thu, 2005-03-10 at 17:35 -0800, Michael Wester wrote:
> Hi-
> 
> I've googled some and not really found the answer.  Although, this
> seems like something that should have been asked before, I'm not
> finding it.  So, I'm open to advice- or a pointer to a source of
> guidance....
> 
> My current system: SuSE 9.2, Myth 0.17  FE/BE on a Pundit-R, celeron
> 2.6 and using the PVR-350 tv-out.  Recently upgraded to 30" LCD TV
> that will do 1280x768.  HD ready with component, composite, s-video
> and DVI inputs.  Currently not a subscriber/user of HD.  Just got a
> PVR-500 delivered today, so that will eventually be making it's way
> into the box...  All mpeg2 hardware endoding...
> 
> The setup works great, but I'm wondering if I'd see any improvement by
> going to DVI for output? 

Well lets see analog connection that only separates chrominance from
luminance, versus pure digital connection with no degradation whatsover.

Yep DVI wins, if it works for you.


>  I've seen a couple of posts that Xv will
> work OK with the onboard ATI 9100 IGP.  Or should I keep on with the
> PVR-350 tv-out?  Not messing with overscan, etc and being able to surf
> the internet from the living room floor with wireless mouse/keyboard
> would be nice, but not worth a hit in tv performance, as mythtv is the
> primary use of the box.  But a significant increase in processor
> use=increase heat=increase fan noise, and I like the current volume of
> the system...  Or maybe I just do the experiment myself and report
> back?  It seems that someone probably already knows that one is better
> than the other- and I'm not finding it....  Thanks,
> 
> Mike
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