[mythtv-users] AVerMedia HD-PVR competitor

[Steve Harrington]

Robert McNamara wrote:
> 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
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Yuck.  There is no SPDIF port then?  How odd...