[ale] need some input on tv capture cards

[John Wells]

Found a note at http://www.freeplaytv.org/ that says I'll need a VGA to
NTSC convertor because the video-out on a video card results in poor video
quality.  I currently have a Geforce2 card with S-video out.

Anyone know if I'll truly need the vga-2-ntsc, or can I get by without?
They're rather pricey at $95.00.

Thanks,

John

James P. Kinney III said:
> I would bet that it will take a full 640x480 but at a lower frame rate.
> Video capture is something that requires some serious hardware to get
> good quality.
>
> $50 retail is only a $20 card.
>
> On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 18:04, John Wells wrote:
>> Hmmm...
>>
>> At least when it comes to the ATI, the user manual says you can choose
>> from 4 presets when viewing (page 21 in
>> http://mirror.ati.com/support/manualpdf/WonderVE.pdf):
>>
>> 180x120
>> 240x180
>> 320x240
>> 640x480
>>
>> Now, does this mean it will take a lesser resolution and "stretch",
>> resulting in poorer picture quality?  I'm a newbie when it comes to
>> this ;-).
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John
>>
>> James P. Kinney III said:
>> > 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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