Digital TV card for PC - Anyone got one?, MSI personal cinema???

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26 September 2003, 03:02 PM

Mick

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Aparently they are available now - are they any good?

What about TiVo type functions for PC - is that worthwhile yet - better with Digital channels I guess?

MSI FX 5200 personal cinema - does it really work as a TiVo?

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26 September 2003, 03:37 PM

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MSI ? Never heard of that one...

Best one that I know of (and I have one) is the most excellent Nebula Electronics DigiTV Card (USB version also available). English made, english supported (best support I've ever had).

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26 September 2003, 04:24 PM

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I'm not sure that this one is Digital, it just looked an intersting concept. - I could do with a new Graphics Card too and the MSI FX 5200 128Mb looked to be quite a good performer ffor te money (~£70)...
http://www.msi.com.tw/html/newsrelease/product_news/2003_0527_8918.htm.

How well does the one you have do the recording?

Do you need a mega-machine to process this and enormous hard drive to store the files?

What graphics card do you need for it to work well?

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