Shoutbox

Anyone have any recommendations?

I'm in the market for one. Doesn't need to be anything special, just want to be able to watch over-the-air (unencrypted) hd channels.

Price isn't a huge factor, but i want something decent but not too expensive.

Hauppauge always had nice TV tuner cards, used them with analog for a long time. They have HD tuners now, but their site seems down for me.

If you're on a 64bit OS, check driver support. When i moved to 64bit the drivers for their analogue cards weren't too great in 64bit.

I have a Pinnacle Systems PCTV HD Pro USB Stick, bought it like a year ago, it was around a 100 bucks.

Its great, it has an external antenna, it picked up the same amount of channels than my hdtv .

I believe ATI has one and it seems nice .

ATI TV Wonder™ 650 COMBO USB for PC

http://ati.amd.com/products/multimedia.html

I got the Linear Mode XL

Thanks guys. i'll take a look.

Is there any specific reason to go usb over pci or visa versa?

Look for one that has an external antenna, even if its a bit more bulky.

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Originally posted by ipab
I believe ATI has one and it seems nice .

ATI TV Wonder™ 650 COMBO USB for PC

http://ati.amd.com/products/multimedia.html

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that's the one i ended up getting and it's great. thank you.