TV Tuner Suggestions

[hennessy1]

I am looking through newegg and I wanted a tv tuner that can do hd. I have comcast as a cable provider. I was interested in a pvr but if the tuner software can record too then that is fine. I am just looking for the best tv tuner either fits into a pci/pci-e or usb connection.


I appreciate any help and will add more information if there isn't enough here.

 

[HalfCrazy]

I am looking through newegg and I wanted a tv tuner that can do hd. I have comcast as a cable provider. I was interested in a pvr but if the tuner software can record too then that is fine. I am just looking for the best tv tuner either fits into a pci/pci-e or usb connection.


I appreciate any help and will add more information if there isn't enough here.

Could get one like the following link. It supports HDTV at up to 1080i resolution and can record TV.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Hauppaug...uner&cp=1&lp=1

 

[notposting]

Well, if you want to record HD through cable you have basically two options:

1) clear-QAM tuner--this should* get you the OTA channels in your area that are rebroadcast in your area. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, any other locals, and some stray non-HD channels and subchannels as well.

2) hold out and get a Cablecard tuner from Ceton or Silicondust. I like Silicondust's standard ATSC/clear-QAM HDHomerun, unfortunately their CC version won't be out until the fall it sounds like. And I believe the Ceton got delayed. Could look for the (discontinued) ATI CC tuner as well.

* Unless your cable operator has stuff screwed up or has paid off someone to exempt themselves.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Haupauge 2250

I've had a very good experience so far with this tuner. I can record two stations at once in HD.

Just make sure your outlet is completely grounded or you will blow up your system. The coaxial-cable has to be grounded as well. I spent some quality time upgrading my outlets. I didn't tear down any walls; luckily I was able to just run an 8 gauge stranded ground wire from the outlet... It's kind of a ghetto job but...

Darn plastic cover cracked as I was drilling the hole for it.. it was only a dollar so I may get another one in the near future.


I simply ran this particular wire to the bathroom wet-wall and clamped it to a cold water line. Most of the things that run off this outlet are not $$$ sensitive.. The other outlet I grounded in this room I ran directly to the ground wire that comes out of the electrical box which is the best way to go. All my machines run off that other outlet.

 

[notposting]

Holy crap, not hiring BTRY for electrical work anytime soon! Were your outlets not already grounded?

Also regarding the cable it should already be grounded by the cable co outside using a ground block. Looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master.../dp/B000BPEZKK make sure the ground wire runs from that to (preferably) the electric ground wire or ground rod.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Holy crap, not hiring BTRY for electrical work anytime soon! Were your outlets not already grounded?

Hah

No they weren't. ...for the past 10 yrs I've been running my machines un-grounded.. and the damn hot and neutral wires were criss-crossed..

To route those wires properly in the wall, would of been a major undertaking. I accomplished that in one day by myself. And I must say I did a great job for the way it was done. The 8 gauge stranded wire is the proper spec for 15 amps. I really enjoyed doing it too!