[ale] need some input on tv capture cards

[Geoffrey]

John Wells wrote:
> 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.

Okay, I'm confused.  Where would you use this device?  The capture card 
takes data straight from either s-video or rca.  How does the vga 
connector come into play??

You can capture without having the VGA come into play at all.

> 
> 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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