[mythtv-users] Crystal HD

belcampo belcampo at zonnet.nl
Wed Aug 18 16:21:44 UTC 2010


Scott D. Davilla wrote:
>> So from what I'm reading the driver seems pretty stable for 
>> xbmc/totem.  Was wondering if it's more then likely going to make it 
>> into .24?  If so I gotta go find one for my AppleTV, that will really 
>> help with playback of backup movies/etc.  Anyways, I did search the 
>> mailing list, but someone asked for update back in May, was told 
>> someone was working on the driver, just curious if it's making it's 
>> way into .24.  Thanks.
>>
>> BTW last I looked, the place I found it for like $50 was sold out. Are 
>> they back in stock anywhere for near that price point?
> 
> I highly recommend the newer bcm70015 card, in addition to handling more 
> video formats, it also has a built in hw scaler (only down for now) and 
> consumes much less power than the bcm70012.
> 
> Also some old layout bcm70012 seem to have bad DRAM and might be faulty. 
> It seems that ebay sellers got these from some unknown production method 
> and they were never sold individually by Broadcom. Standard operating 
> procedure when getting things made in China I guess.
I bought a few from them, worked flawless. Ever heard from someone it 
was a problem or is it hearsay ?
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