[mythtv-users] USB tuner advice for UK DVB-T

Damian myth at surr.co.uk
Fri Sep 21 16:39:32 UTC 2012


On 21/09/2012 12:14, phrippenatthekrotz wrote:
> On 21/09/12 19:37, Damian wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I have only used internal DVB-T cards previously for TV tuners. I 
>> have just bought a backend system with very little room inside, so 
>> want to get USB tuners this time (if they will work ok).
>>
>> I currently only have a 480p projector, so SD input is fine. I'll 
>> probably not be going to HD until this projector actually dies.
>>
>> There was a dual input Hauppauge device that I saw last night, but 
>> the last comment on it was in 2009 and it said it had problems 
>> (http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Hauppauge_WinTV-NOVA-TD-Stick).
>>
>> Ideally, I'd really like something that I can expect to plug in and 
>> just work. I'll be using a headless server for the first time and the 
>> idea of having to manually set up drivers etc sends a shudder down my 
>> spine.
>>
>> What are you all using and what can you recommend?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Damian
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> Damian
>
> I have just brought one these, works perfectly with Wheezy. Plugged it 
> in and away it went! Very pleased.
>
> Phrip
Thanks Phrip,

That's good to know! I wonder why the information pages are so out of 
date if it's fine?

Thanks for the update,
Damian


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