[mythtv-users] PVR-250 OEM "Freestyle" on E-Bay

[Shay - MythTV]

At 02:56 PM 9/30/2003, you wrote:
> >
> > 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)

Shouldn't be, the remote uses a separate driver.

> >
> > -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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