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

[Michael Wester]

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?  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