TV Tuner?

guns90 · 01-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Can any one recommend an inexpensive TV tuner that will work on a 64-bit Vista system?

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Znod · 01-20-2008, 11:49 AM

I am using the ATI TV Wonder 650. It works well, but see the second post in this thread: http://www.vistababble.com/forums/in...ighlight=tuner. And, airman, do you have any thoughts about the issue I have raised?

airman · 01-20-2008, 12:07 PM

I had the HVR-1800 and had an issue with it it was DOA so i returned it for the HVR-1600 and so far am pleased with the results.The software is a little tricky let it install the Vista drivers in Media center, than install the WinTV software that comes on the install cd.Then I had problems with the remote and had to download the new drivers from there web site , but now it works perfectly, and it gets clear Qam channels on my cable. The picture is as good as TV itself, and record's well. Good Luck the one Znod memtioned has good reviews and there is one by Sapphire for $52.00 on Newegg

Sandi · 01-20-2008, 02:17 PM

I use Leadtek's Winfast TV2000XP Expert and it has worked well with Vista and XP. They probably have later models now, but they are inexpensive.

And of course they have a driver download page.

Znod · 01-20-2008, 04:10 PM

I need one that will give HD (at least 1080i) after descrambling by a cable box and with full-screen on. Any thoughts? I prefer an external, but ...?

airman · 01-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Check these sites out The Green Button amd the Missing Remote lots of usefull info and the Networked Digital HDHomeRun is a new concept in HD TV for the PC.

Znod · 01-20-2008, 10:28 PM

I'll do it; thanks much. I am taking my wonder back tomorrow (had it less than Fry's 30-day return policy). It just doesn't get the resolution job done. It's good in all other ways, well, except the schedule provider was a no show.

airman · 01-21-2008, 01:46 PM

I just tried Nero Home for analog TV reception last night and it is not that bad no remote but it works, can't wait for the new AMD 5000+ Black edition to replace the 4000+ to get her for this system with the M2NSLI Duluxe motherboard it should almost conpare with my C2D 6750 but not quite according to the benchmarks. Good Luck with the tuners I did a lot of research myself but couldn't afford the one I really wanted this time around maybe another time unless I take it back like you are doing to CC. I have the WinTV 150 in my C2D system and it is real clear.

Znod · 01-21-2008, 01:57 PM

Which did you really want? I'll check it out.

airman · 01-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Dvico Fusion HDTV5 Gold card This will work they say with 64 bit Vista and plus the Win TV-15- and 500 have 64 drivers plus the HVR-1600 and 1800 also are 64 bit driver ready. This info for the orginal poster Good Luck

Znod · 01-21-2008, 10:10 PM

What about my question?

airman · 01-22-2008, 11:47 AM

The one about your tuner if so check the other thread about my 1800 tuner

Znod · 01-22-2008, 01:08 PM

Thanks will do. Other thread or post? This post??? http://www.vistababble.com/forums/22363-post3.html

airman · 01-22-2008, 03:18 PM

http://www.vistababble.com/forums/in...ll-problem.htm No this one that has 3 replys I thinkl

Znod · 01-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Thanks. Linkie no workie. But, I found the thread, and all I see is reference to the 1800. It would be easier if you would just tell me which tuner you wanted but thought was too expensive.

01-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#1
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01-20-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	I am using the ATI TV Wonder 650. It works well, but see the second post in this thread: http://www.vistababble.com/forums/in...ighlight=tuner. And, airman, do you have any thoughts about the issue I have raised? __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-20-2008, 12:07 PM	#3
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	I had the HVR-1800 and had an issue with it it was DOA so i returned it for the HVR-1600 and so far am pleased with the results.The software is a little tricky let it install the Vista drivers in Media center, than install the WinTV software that comes on the install cd.Then I had problems with the remote and had to download the new drivers from there web site , but now it works perfectly, and it gets clear Qam channels on my cable. The picture is as good as TV itself, and record's well. Good Luck the one Znod memtioned has good reviews and there is one by Sapphire for $52.00 on Newegg __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
Sandi Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 65	I use Leadtek's Winfast TV2000XP Expert and it has worked well with Vista and XP. They probably have later models now, but they are inexpensive. And of course they have a driver download page.
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01-20-2008, 04:10 PM	#5
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	I need one that will give HD (at least 1080i) after descrambling by a cable box and with full-screen on. Any thoughts? I prefer an external, but ...? __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-20-2008, 07:32 PM	#6
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	Check these sites out The Green Button amd the Missing Remote lots of usefull info and the Networked Digital HDHomeRun is a new concept in HD TV for the PC. __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-20-2008, 10:28 PM	#7
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	I'll do it; thanks much. I am taking my wonder back tomorrow (had it less than Fry's 30-day return policy). It just doesn't get the resolution job done. It's good in all other ways, well, except the schedule provider was a no show. __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-21-2008, 01:46 PM	#8
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	I just tried Nero Home for analog TV reception last night and it is not that bad no remote but it works, can't wait for the new AMD 5000+ Black edition to replace the 4000+ to get her for this system with the M2NSLI Duluxe motherboard it should almost conpare with my C2D 6750 but not quite according to the benchmarks. Good Luck with the tuners I did a lot of research myself but couldn't afford the one I really wanted this time around maybe another time unless I take it back like you are doing to CC. I have the WinTV 150 in my C2D system and it is real clear. __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-21-2008, 01:57 PM	#9
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	Which did you really want? I'll check it out. __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#10
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	Dvico Fusion HDTV5 Gold card This will work they say with 64 bit Vista and plus the Win TV-15- and 500 have 64 drivers plus the HVR-1600 and 1800 also are 64 bit driver ready. This info for the orginal poster Good Luck __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-21-2008, 10:10 PM	#11
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	What about my question? __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-22-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	The one about your tuner if so check the other thread about my 1800 tuner __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-22-2008, 01:08 PM	#13
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	Thanks will do. Other thread or post? This post??? http://www.vistababble.com/forums/22363-post3.html __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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01-22-2008, 03:18 PM	#14
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	http://www.vistababble.com/forums/in...ll-problem.htm No this one that has 3 replys I thinkl __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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01-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#15
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	Thanks. Linkie no workie. But, I found the thread, and all I see is reference to the 1800. It would be easier if you would just tell me which tuner you wanted but thought was too expensive. __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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