[ale] need some input on tv capture cards

[James P. Kinney III]

Hmm. Capture cards in the $50 range are pretty weak. You will not be
happy with the screen quality if viewed full screen on a tv. Neither of
the two you listed will do 640x480 capture. 320x240 seems to be the max
for the low end cards.

On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 15:05, John Wells wrote:
> My plan is to setup a PVR system using x10's entertainment anywhere and a
> tv capture card.  The x10 package will allow me to transmit the signal
> from my machine upstairs to the television down.  I'll also likely use the
> card to watch a game or two while hacking ;-).
> 
> It just occurred to me after James' post to check stereo sound.  Neither
> card has it.  I may hold off and try to find one that does.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> John
> 
> Calvin Harrigan said:
> > On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 14:41, John Wells wrote:
> >> Have a gift certificate from Circuit City, and want to pick up a tv
> >> capture card tonight.  Their site lists two available:
> >>
> >> ATI Tech Wonder VE TV Card
> >> Brand/Model: ATE 100703102CCS
> >> $49.99
> >>
> >> Hauppauge PCI Card "WinTV Go"
> >> Brand/Model: HAU 190
> >> $49.99
> >>
> >> Anyone have experience with these?  Linux friendly?  Which would you
> >> recommend?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
> > They both work. Both use the bt878 chipset.
> > I lean towards the Hauppauge cards though...
> >
> > If you don't mind me asking what do you plan on doing with it?
> > Just to watch tv, video cap, etc.
> >
> >
> > Calvin...
> >
> >
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