[mythtv-users] AVerMedia HD-PVR competitor

[Robert McNamara]

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Jerry Rubinow <jerrymr at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:09 PM, Steve Harrington
> <mythlist at the-harringtons.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Haven't seen many (or any) comments about the new capture device from
>> AVerMedia that looks like it will compete with the HD-PVR.  Here is a link:
>>
>> http://hd.engadget.com/2010/01/07/avermedia-adds-a-usb-hd-capture-device-to-its-lineup/
>>
>> Sorry to link to engadget, the AVerMedia web site seems to be down.
>> Anyway, any thoughts?  Will this be any better than the HD-PVR?  I assume we
>> won't be able to use the HDMI in for recording from our cable boxes due to
>> HDCP.  It's good to see some competition.
>
> $200, available in March, according to AverMedia's press release (via google
> cache):
> http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache:9Wt1fTYGtWUJ:www.avermedia-usa.com/AverTV/Press/NewsDetail.aspx%3FId%3D231+AVerTV+USB+HD+DVR&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
>

And stereo audio only.

Robert