[mythtv-users] HDTV test & questions

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Dec 8, 2006, at 12:30 PM, Mitchell Gore wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am thinking about buying a HDTV capture card for OTA ATSC  
> broadcasts.  I am not sure which card to buy.  At one point I  
> bought the Fusion card but couldnt get it to work in linux and  
> windows it would lock onto channels.  Even though i am only 13  
> milesf from the tower.  Anyways...
>
> Which card would you recommend?  I am looking at the pcHDTV 5500 or  
> the AirStar 5000.  Is the pcHDTV worth the extra $35 over the  
> airstart?

Don't forget the HDHomeRun. For a little extra money, you get 2 HD  
capture sources and it sits in its own external box so you don't have  
to worry about drivers, using PCI slots, etc.