[Novalug] [Hardware] How do you connect a video source to a typical desktop box

[John Franklin]

On Oct 1, 2009, at 10:02 AM, Bonnie Dalzell wrote:
> Alternatively will a tv tuner card inside the computer be the best  
> choice?
>
> I have looked at some articles at Ubuntu lists and at other articles I
> have googled but their posting dates are often 4 or 5 years ago.

There was a lot of hype a while back (read: years ago) for the HD5500  
from http://pchdtv.com/.  It's built specifically for Linux, handles  
both SD and HD signals, and has a coax input for Cable & OTA sources,  
plus an SVideo + 1/8" stereo jack for direct connects.

Reasons to be wary:
* I've never used it, I can't vouch for the quality
* The web site hasn't changed much in years.  (price only, near as I  
can tell.)
* It's PCI, not PCIe, limits its lifespan.

Reasons to check it out:
* At $100, it's inexpensive compared to other solutions.
* Minimal system requirements.
* Good basis for a Myth box.
	* http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Recommended_Hardware#HDTV

jf
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