need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et al.

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox 360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a USB
tuner.

Thanks

http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/


"WSZsr" wrote in message
...
I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox 360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a USB
tuner.

Thanks

As long as you truly mean unencrypted, then look at the Hauppauge line.
HVR-2250 is a dual tuner QAM.

Another outstanding option is Silicondust's HDHomerun. Connects over
your home network.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: WSZsr ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:58 AM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et al.

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox
360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a
USB
tuner.

Thanks

And I can use Vista Media Center with either one to stream to my Xbox 360?

"Tom Scales" wrote in message
news:2CCD4BBB7E594339B3E2E89823F9F07E@Tom...
As long as you truly mean unencrypted, then look at the Hauppauge line.
HVR-2250 is a dual tuner QAM.

Another outstanding option is Silicondust's HDHomerun. Connects over
your home network.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: WSZsr ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:58 AM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et al.

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox
360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a
USB
tuner.

Thanks

I don't recommend the Dvico Fusions anymore. I've had too much trouble
with them.

-----Original Message-----
From: B~ ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:45 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.

http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng/


"WSZsr" wrote in message
...
I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV
that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox
360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a
USB
tuner.

Thanks

Make sure you read the specs. I don't use Media Center. Pretty sure
the answer is yes for both.

-----Original Message-----
From: WSZsr ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:21 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.

And I can use Vista Media Center with either one to stream to my Xbox
360?

"Tom Scales" wrote in message
news:2CCD4BBB7E594339B3E2E89823F9F07E@Tom...
As long as you truly mean unencrypted, then look at the Hauppauge
line.
HVR-2250 is a dual tuner QAM.

Another outstanding option is Silicondust's HDHomerun. Connects
over
your home network.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: WSZsr ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:58 AM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales
et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV
that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my
Xbox
360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider
a
USB
tuner.

Thanks

On Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:58:16 -0500, "WSZsr"
wrote:

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox 360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a USB
tuner.

Thanks

I have see some at Best Buy. Hauppauge has been a good brand for me
in the past although at times the software setup was buggy and I had
to jump through hoops to get it to work.

I am in both the PC and Mac world. On my Mac I have two USB tuners,
and I have been able to record QAM HDTV from both at the same time
while doing other intensive tasks such as watching a movie. The
system never stutters -- blows my mind how well it works.

Pinnacle and Elgato have been good brands for the Mac world. I know
Pinnacle offers a USB tuner so maybe it will work as well on the PC.

With the USB tuners, the way they are set up I have to choose either
QAM HDTV OR Cable -- there is only one place to attach the cable or
the antenna.

Hopefully the PC will handle it as flawlessly with whatever version of
Vista you require for your needs (I think Home Premium or Ultimate).

-----Original Message-----
From: journey ]
Posted At: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:59 PM
Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Conversation: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.
Subject: need recommendation for tv tuner for WMC + Ton Scales et
al.

On Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:58:16 -0500, "WSZsr"
wrote:

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV
that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox
360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a
USB
tuner.

Thanks

I have see some at Best Buy. Hauppauge has been a good brand for me
in the past although at times the software setup was buggy and I had
to jump through hoops to get it to work.

I am in both the PC and Mac world. On my Mac I have two USB tuners,
and I have been able to record QAM HDTV from both at the same time
while doing other intensive tasks such as watching a movie. The
system never stutters -- blows my mind how well it works.

Pinnacle and Elgato have been good brands for the Mac world. I know
Pinnacle offers a USB tuner so maybe it will work as well on the PC.

With the USB tuners, the way they are set up I have to choose either
QAM HDTV OR Cable -- there is only one place to attach the cable or
the antenna.

Hopefully the PC will handle it as flawlessly with whatever version of
Vista you require for your needs (I think Home Premium or Ultimate).


I'm a little confused. QAM IS Cable. Perhaps you're thinking ATSC
(over the air) vs. Cable?

Your Mac doesn't surprise me. I have tested as many as 11 tuners
concurrently in a Dell 8400 -- 6 HD and 5 SD. All writing to a single
SATA150 hard drive. Works fine.

Thx

"journey" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:58:16 -0500, "WSZsr"
wrote:

I would like to get a tv tuner that pulls in unencrypted QAM HDTV that
will
work with Vista media Center so I can stream it to my TV via my Xbox 360.
Is there such a beast? Internal is preferred but I would consider a USB
tuner.

Thanks

I have see some at Best Buy. Hauppauge has been a good brand for me
in the past although at times the software setup was buggy and I had
to jump through hoops to get it to work.

I am in both the PC and Mac world. On my Mac I have two USB tuners,
and I have been able to record QAM HDTV from both at the same time
while doing other intensive tasks such as watching a movie. The
system never stutters -- blows my mind how well it works.

Pinnacle and Elgato have been good brands for the Mac world. I know
Pinnacle offers a USB tuner so maybe it will work as well on the PC.

With the USB tuners, the way they are set up I have to choose either
QAM HDTV OR Cable -- there is only one place to attach the cable or
the antenna.

Hopefully the PC will handle it as flawlessly with whatever version of
Vista you require for your needs (I think Home Premium or Ultimate).

On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:50:20 GMT, "Tom Scales"
wrote:

I'm a little confused. QAM IS Cable. Perhaps you're thinking ATSC
(over the air) vs. Cable?

Your Mac doesn't surprise me. I have tested as many as 11 tuners
concurrently in a Dell 8400 -- 6 HD and 5 SD. All writing to a single
SATA150 hard drive. Works fine.

Doh! Thanks Tom. Yes, I was thinking ATSC, thanks for correcting me.
Also, good to hear that concurrent tuners work well in the PC world
too.