Asus TV FM or Leadtek TV2000 XP Expert?

[TheBlindMan]

I know the Leadtek is a great choice with a 10 bit ADC and decent software, but the versatility of the Asus remote is very appealing. I'll be using it for Hi8 tranfers and PVR. Any recommendations or comments? Comments from anybody using the Asus would be appreciated.

 

[InfernoBanana]

I just tried out the Leadtek Expert and the quality is excellent but it doesn't have full sound as in 5.1 surround sound. Only the left and right speakers have sound (no sound in rear or sub). Go with the Asus since they also have 10 bit ADC and let me know if you can get the rear and sub to produce sound.

 

[TheBlindMan]

InfernoBanana, I think you'll need to go with a Hauppauge card (the Theater, HD or D ranging from $99 to $199) to get real 5.1 sound... I'm not sure if they include a PVR or what the capture limitations are but check out www.hauppauge.com for more info if you're interested. If your audio card supports it, you should be able to emulate surround sound 5.1 (or 4.1 or what ever). But typically, tuner cards will be either stereo or mono.

I'm really leaning to the Asus even though it has two 9 bit ADCs instead of the 10 bit ADC on the Expert. I believe the Leadtek to be a better product but I think the Asus will provide a more complete package. Finding reviews on the Asus is near impossible though!