[mythtv-users] TV tuner card recommendations?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On May 2, 2007, at 10:03 AM, Brad wrote:

> I am a pretty new MythTV user, and need some recommendations for a  
> good TV tuner card.
>
> I started out with a very cheap card from Kworld, that I can make  
> work in Myth (with a lot of hoop jumping), but the quality sucks.   
> So I am considering getting a Haupaugge PVR-150, since I have heard  
> it is a pretty good card and has great compatibility and is  
> reasonably priced.  Here are my questions:
>
> 1) Is this a good card to start with? Does anyone have any positive  
> (or negative) comments about this card that I should keep in mind  
> before my purchase?
> 2) If I do buy the PVR-150, should I get the OEM version (no  
> remote), the "standard" version, or the MCE version?
> 3) Are there any other specific models (by Haupaugge or any other  
> brand) that you would recommend?
>
> **I do realize that this is a single tuner card, but I am willing  
> to go with that to start out with.   If I REALLY REALLY get into  
> the MythTV, I figured I could add a second card later; or even  
> upgrade to a dual tuner card.
>
> Thanks in advance for the help,
>
> Brad

The PVR-150 is a lot of people's first card. There are lots of guides  
that cater to this tuner so you'll easily get whatever information  
you need. If you want to control mythtv with a tv-like remote  
control, you're better off getting the card with the remote. If/When  
you add additional cards you don't need a remote with each one.
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