MSI TV @nywhere or ATI TV TUNER

No_Style · Mar 6, 2003, 11:43 PM

Read 1 review for each TV Tuner, and I'm leaning towards the MSI one. It's cheaper, easier to install apparently, supports beyond MPEG -2 motion capture, COMES WITH A REMOTE.

Even though the remote is ugly...STILL A REAL REMOTE! Unless this baby is fatally flawed I'm getting it!

I'm planning to use a splitter to split the cable going into my modem into 2 so I can use the TV tuner and have cable modem working as well. Is there anything wrong with that? Tips? Suggestions? All are welcome.

Vampyromaniac · Mar 6, 2003, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by No_Style
I'm planning to use a splitter to split the cable going into my modem into 2 so I can use the TV tuner and have cable modem working as well. Is there anything wrong with that?

Nothing wrong with that, it's what I've done

Does the MSI come with a TV program guide / recording scheduler?

No_Style · Mar 6, 2003, 11:59 PM

MPEG4 Real-time encode TV programs ◊ Programmable, Minimized Bandwidth Requirement ◊ Distance less, Real-time, TV Function Control ◊ Supports S-Video & Composite Video input ◊ Supports Line-in/out audio jack ◊ Supports Supreme Cute Remote Controller Hardware Features ◊ Invincible video quality supported by Silicon Tuner & Conexant CX23881/883 audio/video decoder ◊ Enable to perform excellent adjustable IF output ◊ Offers global video standards support, including NTSC-M/N, PAL-B/G/D/K/H/I ◊ Easy-Adjust Jumper to switch region between PAL-B/G/D/K/H/I ◊ Easy-Change SAW filter to switch region between NTSC and PAL ◊ Supports 10-bits video Analog to Digital converter (Other tuner cards that you can see with CX878 is only 8-bits) ◊ Adaptive 2-D Comb Filter (Other tuner cards only use Chroma Comb + Luma Notch) Software Features ◊ MPEG4 Real-time encode TV programs ◊ Crystal clear video display ◊ Programmable and minimized bandwidth requirement ◊ Distance less and real-time TV function control - Client user can real-time change TV channel and any software setting on the Server side - Time-Shifting - Scheduled, real-time and programmable recording - Supports conversion to all formats: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 - Instant channel preview

I'm giddy with joy.

vailr · Mar 11, 2003, 11:08 AM

The MSI tv@nywhere uses a chip-based digital tuner, which (in the case of the ATI 8500DV card) runs very warm. Two alternative cards which use cooler running analog tuners, are the Leadtek and the Asus. Both can be examined for features, appearance, extras, etc. at: newegg.com.