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[GlittaGirl]

V-Gear PocketDTV - VG16001

Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.vgear.com - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
USB2.0 - bus powered.
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner (Panasonic).
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG. (AC3 Audio possible using third party software decoder).
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG. (AC3 Audio possible using thrid party software decoder).

Analogue Inputs:
None

Software:
C&E  (Refined for Australia)
(Supports the DVB Protocol (ETS 300 744); Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Auto Scanning of Channels; Teletext Support; 'Favourites' List; Still Frame Capture; Software Upgradeable)

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB 2.0
  
• CPU: Pentium IV 1.6GHz
  
• RAM: 256MB
  
• Video Card: Minimum 16MB RAM
  
• Direct X: 9.0 or above
  
• Misc: CD-ROM, Sound Card
  
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP/2000

Third Party Applications:
Not Supported

BDA Drivers:
DVB-T Digital - No (Not MCE Compatible)

Linux Support:
Yes

Package Contents:

• VGear PocketDTV
  
• Portable Antennae
  
• Remote Control with Battery
  
• USB 2.0 Cable
  
• VGear PocketDTV Installation CD
  
• User Manual
  
• Registration Card

*Edit: Linux Support added & software features listed.

[GlittaGirl]

V-Gear MobiDTV - VG16002

Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.vgear.com - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
USB2.0 - bus powered.
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner.
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG & AC3 Audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG & AC3 Audio.

Analogue Inputs:
None

Software:
ArcSoft TotalMedia
(Supports DVB Protocol (ETS 300 744); Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Auto Scanning of Channels; Teletext Support; Still Frame Capture; DVB-T TV & Radio receiving; Multi-Lingual Software interface).

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB 2.0
  
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (SP1) / 2000 (SP4)
  
• CPU: PIII 800MHz CPU or above
  
• 1.6GHz CPU or above (High Definition Minimum)
  
• RAM: 128MB RAM or above (256MB or 512MB (with XP) Highly Recommended)
  
• 1GB free HD space (plus space for recordings @4+GB/hour)
  
• Graphics Card: Supports DirectX 9.0 or above
  
• Microsoft Direct X 9.0b or above
  
• Sound Card
  
• Available Digital DVB-T signal in your area
  
• CD ROM Drive - for software installation

Third Party Applications:
Not supported.

BDA Drivers:
DVB-T Digital - Yes (MCE Compatible)

Linux Support:
Yes

Package Contents:

• VGear MobiDTV
  
• Portable Antenna (small) with RF adaptor
  
• Remote Control with Battery
  
• VGear MobiDTV Installation CD
  
• Mulit-lingual User Manual

[GlittaGirl]

V-Gear MobiTV Combo- VG16007

Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.vgear.com - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
USB2.0 - bus powered (Hybrid Tuner)
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner.
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG & AC3 Audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG & AC3 Audio.

Analogue Inputs:
USB2.0 - bus powered
Single Analogue TV Tuner

Software:
ArcSoft TotalMedia - "zero learning" software.
(Supports DVB Protocol (ETS 300 744); Analogue TV reception (worldwide standards supported); Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Channel Auto Scan; Teletext Support; Still Frame Capture; DVB-T TV & Radio receiving; MPEG-II Software Decoding; Mulit-media software interface with TV, Photo Slideshow & MP3 music playback features).

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB 2.0
  
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or above
  
• CPU: 1.8GHz or above (Pentium 4 2.4GHz or AMD 2700+ recommended)
  
• Memory (RAM): 256MB or above (512MB recommended)
  
• Hard Drive Free Space: 20MB for Software, more for recordings
  
• Graphics Card: Supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or above
  
• Microsoft Direct X: Version 9.0c or above
  
• Sound Card: AC '97 compatible sound card / chipset for audio playback
  
• Reception: Available Terrestrial Signal in your region (see DBA Reception Locator)
  
• Antennae: Working UHF/VHF Terrestrial TV Antennae (highly recommended)
  
• CD-ROM Drive: For software installation

Third Party Applications:
Not supported.

BDA Drivers:
DVB-T Digital - Yes (MCE Compatible)

Linux Support:
Unknown.

Package Contents:

• VGear MobiDTV
  
• Portable Antenna (small) with RF adaptor
  
• Remote Control with Battery
  
• VGear MobiDTV Installation CD
  
• User Manual

[renura]

DigitalNow DNTV Live! Dual Hybrid PCIe S2

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
PCI Express interface – Low Profile form factor
Dual DVB-T Tuners
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)
Advanced Signal Routing (use one or two RF inputs to feed both tuners, software controlled)

Analogue Tuners/Inputs
Dual Analogue Tuners
Dual Analog Video Capture (S-Video In / Composite Video In)
Support worldwide NTSC / PAL / SECAM Analog TV System
FM Radio support

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 3.0GHz CPU or Above (for 4 tuners operation)
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI Express Slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T and Analog Terrestrial TV

Software
Optional - DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services. Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

Third Party Applications
Multimedia Application included in installation CD.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32bit and beta 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RTM 32b and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Not Yet

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
PCI-e Card
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
IR Receiver
Software Installation CD
Audio/Video Capture Cable

[GlittaGirl]

LifeView FlyTV Express PCIe X1 MST-T2A2

Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.lifeview.com.tw - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
PCI Express Interface (PCIe) X1
*Dual DVB-T Digital/Analogue (Hybrid) Tuners (DVB-T TV and DVB-T radio supported)
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG and AC3 audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG and AC3 audio.
Suitable for all DVB-T regions worldwide.
Record to MPEG-2

Analogue TV/Inputs:
PCI Express Interface (PCIe)
Dual Analogue TV Tuners (*see above)
S-Video and Composite Video Inputs
Record to MPEG 1/2/4
Supports worldwide analogue TV standards including: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supports worldwide audio decoding standards including: NiCAM, A2, BTSC, MTS, IEAJ
FM Radio

Software:
* LifeView Proprietory Software (MVP) features include: Multiple Streaming Technology - utilise up to four live video streams simultaneously (workable combinations), PIP, POP, Twin Mode, Scalable, Swapping, Drag & Drop; Channel auto-scan; customisable channel lists; still image snap shots & still image snap shots from live video; timeshifting (pause, fast forward, rewind live TV); one touch schedule recording from EPG; manual schedule record; record one channel while watching another; EPG and Teletext support where available; WHQL Windows 2000/XP driver
* Also comes with Cyberlink Power Director DVD 6 and Mainconcept software for use with Windows MCE 2005.

System Requirements:

• Interface: Available PCIe x1 Slot
  
• CPU: Pentium 4 2.8GHz HT / AMD Athlon 2.0GHz or faster
  
• RAM (Memory): 512MB (1GB Recommended)
  
• Hard Disk Space: 100MB Available for Software Installation. More fore Recording or TimeShifting
  
• Graphics Card: DirectX 9.0 support
  
• Direct X 9.0c or Higher Installed
  
• Misc: CD-ROM or DVD Drive, Sound Card, TV Antennae and Reception for Digital/Analogue TV
  
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2)

Third Party Applications:
Supported

BDA Drivers:
MCE Certified in DVB-T Digital only - Windows MCE 2005
Windows 64-bit beta drivers available on pre-release - Windows Visa.

Linux Support:
Unknown

Package Contents:

• FlyTV Express X1 MST-T²A² PCIe Card
  
• RF/F-Type Connection Adaptors x 2
  
• A/V Cable
  
• Remote Control
  
• IR Sensor Cable
  
• Portable Antennae (needs strong reception)
  
• Installation CD with User Manual
  
• Quick Installation Guide

[GlittaGirl]

LifeView FlyTV ExpressCard M5 MST-T2A2

Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.lifeview.com.tw - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
ExpressCard M5 (54mm form factor)
*Dual DVB-T Digital/Analogue (Hybrid) Tuners (DVB-T TV and DVB-T radio supported)
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG and AC3 audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG and AC3 audio.
Suitable for all DVB-T regions worldwide.
Record to MPEG-2

Analogue TV/Inputs:
ExpressCard M5 (54mm form factor)
Dual Analogue TV Tuners (*see above)
S-Video and Composite Video Inputs
Record to MPEG 1/2/4
Supports worldwide analogue TV standards including: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supports worldwide TV stereo sound standards.
FM Radio supported by hardware - supporting software to be released Jan 07.

Software:
* LifeView Proprietory Software (MVP) features include: Multiple Streaming Technology - utilise up to four live video streams simultaneously (workable combinations), PIP, POP, Twin Mode, Scalable, Swapping, Drag & Drop; Channel auto-scan; customisable channel lists; still image snap shots & still image snap shots from live video; timeshifting (pause, fast forward, rewind live TV); one touch schedule recording from EPG; manual schedule record; record one channel while watching another; EPG and Teletext support where available; WHQL Windows 2000/XP driver
* Also comes with Cyberlink Power Director DVD 6 and Mainconcept software for use with Windows MCE 2005.

System Requirements:

• Interface: Available ExpressCard slot
  
• CPU: Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2GHz or Pentium M 1.7GHz or faster
  
• RAM (Memory): 512MB (1GB Recommended)
  
• Hard Disk Space: 100MB Available for Software Installation. More fore Recording or TimeShifting
  
• Graphics Card: DirectX 9.0 support
  
• Direct X 9.0c or Higher Installed
  
• Misc: CD-ROM or DVD Drive, Sound Card, TV Antennae and Reception for Digital/Analogue TV
  
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2)

Third Party Applications:
Supported

BDA Drivers:
MCE Compatible in DVB-T Digital only - Windows MCE 2005
Windows Vista 64-bit beta drivers now available on pre-release.

Linux Support:
Unknown

Package Contents:

• FlyTV Express M5 MST-T2A2
  
• NTSC/PAL Connectors
  
• AV input cable
  
• Remote Control
  
• Portable Antennae (needs strong reception)
  
• Installation CD with User Manual
  
• Quick Installation Guide

[kenneth]

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If you find that you can not post a new topic, please post in the Red Text Thread

For information on this roundup, please see the first post.

[www.mobitech.com.au]

Kworld DVB-T PE310 PCI-E 1x Hybrid Digital + Analog TV

Manufacturer Website: http://www.kworld.co...index_PCI-E.htm

Local Review: http://www.pcauthori...spx?CIaRID=4450

Local Reseller: http://www.mobitech.com.au

Tuner/Demod:

Philips TDA10046A

Interface:

PCI-E 1x

Formats Supported:

PAL Analogue/SDTV/HDTV Australia

Digital & Analogue inputs:

2

(Meaning max of two inputs/screens running/recording/viewing simultaneously)

eg: D+D/A+A/D+A

Software:

Kworld Hypermedia II

Features:

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Picture on Picture (POP)

Multi Channel Preview

Two fully resizeable windows for viewing/recording

Supports Dual Screen/Large Screen setups

S.R.P.O (Scheduled Recording while Power Off)

Still Image Capture (JPG or BMP)

FM Radio


System Requirements:

PC with Pentium-IV 3.0 Hz or higher (recommended)
512MB RAM of system memory or above (recommended)
PCI Express compliant slot
Graphics Card (Must support DirectX 9.0c) Sound Card (AC97 compatible sound card)
1GB Free HD Space
CD-ROM Drive (For software installation)
Microsoft Windows ® XP / MCE

Third Party Applications:

N/A

BDA Drivers:

Microsoft Windows ® XP / MCE

Linux Support:

N/A

Edited by www.mobitech.com.au, 18 January 2007 - 01:03 AM.

[renura]

DigitalNow TinyTwin DVB-T Receiver

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
USB2 interface
Dual DVB-T Digital Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 2.0GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free USB2 port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services.  Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

DNTV Scheduler Pro - Based on the open source version of WebScheduler, with the addition of mpg file recording. More details available here

Third Party Applications
DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Yes - Please read here

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
USB Tuner
USB Cable
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
Portable Aerial
Installation CD

[renura]

DigitalNow Dual Digital DVB-T Receiver

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
PCI-Express interface
Dual DVB-T Digital Tuner
One RF input for both tuners
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 2.0GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI-Express slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services.  Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

DNTV Scheduler Pro - Based on the open source version of WebScheduler, with the addition of mpg file recording. More details available here

Third Party Applications
DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes, 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
No

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
PCI Express Tuner Card
Infrared Remote Control & IR Receiver
Installation CD

[kenneth]

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Off topic posts are reported for removal.

[rockpvr]

TVMini Express

Product Website
http://www.miglia.co...press/index.php

Digital Tuners
USB2 – Compact Small Profile
Single DVB-T/TV
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Minimum System Requirements
Apple Mac OS 10.4
G4 1.25GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
One Free USB2.0 slot
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T
No remote

Other

Works with Apple remote

Software

Equinox - The Tube
http://www.miglia.com/thetube/

Once registered software upgrades to latest version.

Windows Support
Yes
Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre supported.
MS Vista Home Premium

Package Content
TVMini Express digital TV tuner
TV Software
Installation CD
Portable TV antenna (for strong signal areas)

[GlittaGirl]

V-Gear MobiDTV PRO - VG16014
Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.vgear.com - Manufacturer

DVB-T Digital Tuner:
USB2.0 - bus powered.
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner.
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG & AC3 Audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG & AC3 Audio.

Analogue Inputs: None

Software:
ArcSoft TotalMedia V3.0
(Supports DVB Protocol (ETS 300 744); Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Auto Scanning of Channels; Teletext Support; Still Frame Capture; DVB-T TV & Radio receiving; Multi-Lingual Software interface).

System Requirements:

    * Available Digital DVB-T signal in your area
    * CD ROM Drive - for software installation
    * Interface: USB 2.0
    * Operating System: Windows XP(SP2) 3264bit / 2000(SP4) / Vista 3264bit
    * CPU: PentiumIII 800MHz (Pentium4 2.4GHz recommended)
    * Sound Card
    * System Memory: 512 MB RAM
    * Hard Disk Space: 400 MB free hard drive space ( for program installation)
    * Display: 16-bit color display at 1024 x 768 DirectX 9.0 capable


Third Party Applications: Not supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes (MCE Compatiable) XP and Vista MCE
DVB-T Digital: Yes (MCE Compatible) XP and Vista MCE

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

    * VGear MobiDTV PRO
    * Portable Antenna (small) with RF adaptor
    * Remote Control with Battery
    * VGear MobiDTV PRO Installation CD
    * Mulit-lingual User Manual

Edited by GlittaGirl, 26 September 2007 - 03:00 PM.

[GlittaGirl]

V-Gear MobiDTV Trio - VG16015
Product Website:
www.gdbint.com.au - Australian Distributor
www.vgear.com - Manufacturer

Video input for capturing: Yes
DVB-T Digital Tuner: Yes
USB2.0 - bus powered.
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner.
Single Analogue Tuner.
SDTV Support: 576i with MPEG & AC3 Audio.
HDTV Support: 1080i, 720p, 576p with MPEG & AC3 Audio.

Analogue Inputs: Composite and S-Video inputs (L/R audio)

Software:
ArcSoft TotalMedia V3.0
(Supports DVB Protocol (ETS 300 744); Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Auto Scanning of Channels; Teletext Support; Still Frame Capture; DVB-T TV & Radio receiving; Multi-Lingual Software interface).

System Requirements:

    * Operating System: Windows XP(SP2) 32/64bit / 2000(SP4) / Vista 32/64bit.
    * CPU: PIII 800MHz CPU or above (P4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended)
    * System Memory: 256M RAM or above (512 MB DDR RAM recommended)
    * Hard Disk Space: 400 MB free hard drive space for program installation.
    * 1.2 GB free space per 30 minute tv show recorded.
    * Graphic Card: (16-bit color display at 1024 x 768) Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or above.
    * Sound Card.
    * CD-ROM Drive (For software installation)


Third Party Applications: Not supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes (MCE Compatiable) XP and Vista MCE
DVB-T Digital: Yes (MCE Compatible) XP and Vista MCE

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

    *  V-Gear MobiDTV Trio USB device
    * Antenna
    * Remote Controller
    * Installation CD (Driver / Arcsoft TotalMedia / Software Manual)
    * User Manual
    * S-Video / Composite Video / Audio(LR) Input Cable

Edited by GlittaGirl, 26 September 2007 - 03:01 PM.

[bandc]

Can someone help... I don't know if this is the right area... I have a Lifeview DVB-T card that can find the HD channels in Brisbane, but not the audio PIDs for some reason... standard definition is fine audio and pic are there.... on HD only the pic is available... I can manually enter the PID for the audio values... does anyone know where I would find them?

[GDB International]

V-Gear MobiDTV Extreme! - VG16019

Australian Distributor: G.D.B. International
Brand: V-Gear

Single DVB-T Digital Tuner:
Supports DVB-T SD & HD
Portable 'pen-sized' device
USB2.0 - bus powered

Analogue Inputs: None

Software:
Blaze Software : BlazeVideo HDTV Player
(Supports Multi Channel Preview; Real Time Digital Video Recording; Schedule Recording; Time-Shift; Electronic Program Guide (EPG); Auto Scanning of Channels; Teletext Support; Still Frame Capture).

System Requirements:
* Available Digital DVB-T signal in your area
* CD ROM Drive - for software installation
* Interface: USB 2.0
* Operating System: Windows XP / Vista
* Pentium 4 1.7Ghz CPU or above
* Sound Card
* System Memory: 512 MB RAM
* VGA card with 32MB memory
* Hard Disk Space: 400 MB free hard drive space ( for program installation)
* Display: 16-bit color display at 1024 x 768 DirectX 9.0 capable

Third Party Applications: Not supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes (MCE Compatiable) XP and Vista MCE

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

* VGear MobiDTV Extreme! unit
* Portable Antenna (small)
* Remote Control with Battery
* VGear MobiDTV Extreme Installation CD
* Quick Start User Manual

Edited by GDB International, 05 September 2008 - 12:35 PM.

[GDB International]

KWorld PlusTV DVB-T Stick - KW380U

Product Website:
Australian Distributor:  G.D.B. International
Manufacturer: KWorld Computer Co. Ltd

DVB-T Digital Tuner:

• Single DVB-T TV Tuner
  
• USB 2.0 powered
  
• SDTV and HDTV supported
  
• Suitable for worldwide DVB-T regions - including New Zealand
  
• Record to MPEG 2

Analogue TV/Inputs: None.

Software:

• KWorld HyperMedia Center Software
  
• Cyberlink PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4

Features:

• Watch or record digital TV - DVB-T
  
• Auto Channel Scan
  
• Multiple Channel Preview
  
• Adjust brightness/contrast/saturation/hue
  
• Supports time-shifting and scheduled recording
  
• Still image capture in BMP format
  
• Supports EPG, subtitle and teletext (not supported in the UK) where available
  
• Real time video recording
  
• 'Best Shot' feature - capture multiple split second snapshots, perfect for capturing that perfect moment
  
• 'Live Update' Feature : notifiy's you of available software updates as they become available.
  
• Extensive video editing and video authoring suite - with bundled Cyberlink software.

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB2.0
  
• Intel Pentium-IV 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU
  
• 512MB RAM or system memory or above (recommended)
  
• Graphics Card - must support Direct X 9.0c
  
• Sound Card - must be AC97 compatible
  
• 1GB free HD space
  
• CD-ROM Drive - for software installation
  
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Windows XP MCE / Windows Vista / EeePC support under Windows XP

Third Party Applications: Supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes - MCE supported.

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

• DVB-T 380U unit
  
• DVB-T portable antennae
  
• Remote Control & battery
  
• Quick Start Guide
  
• Installation CD - Driver & HMC software
  
• CD with bundled Cyberlink Software - PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4
  
• USB extension cable

[GDB International]

KWorld PlusTV Hybrid Stick - KW323U

Product Website:
Australian Distributor:  G.D.B. International
Manufacturer: KWorld Computer Co. Ltd

USB Hybrid TV Tuner:

• Single DVB-T TV Tuner
  
• Single Analouge TV Tuner
  
• USB 2.0 powered
  
• SDTV and HDTV supported
  
• Suitable for worldwide DVB-T regions - including New Zealand
  
• Compatible with worldwide analogue TV regions: PAL, NTSC & SECAM
  
• Record to MPEG 2

Analogue Inputs (S-Video/Composite Video): None.

Software:

• KWorld HyperMedia Center Software
  
• Cyberlink PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4

Features:

• Watch or record digital TV - DVB-T
  
• Auto Channel Scan
  
• Multiple Channel Preview
  
• Adjust brightness/contrast/saturation/hue
  
• Supports time-shifting and scheduled recording
  
• Still image capture in BMP format
  
• Supports EPG, subtitle and teletext (not supported in the UK) where available
  
• Real time video recording
  
• 'Best Shot' feature - capture multiple split second snapshots, perfect for capturing a moving moment
  
• 'Live Update' Feature : notifiy's you of available software updates as they become available.
  
• Extensive video editing and video authoring suite - with bundled Cyberlink software.

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB2.0
  
• Intel Pentium-IV 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU
  
• 512MB RAM or system memory or above (recommended)
  
• Graphics Card - must support Direct X 9.0c
  
• Sound Card - must be AC97 compatible
  
• 1GB free HD space
  
• CD-ROM Drive - for software installation
  
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Windows XP MCE / Windows Vista / EeePC support under Windows XP

Third Party Applications: Supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes - MCE supported.

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

• DVB-T 323U unit
  
• DVB-T portable antennae
  
• Remote Control & battery
  
• Quick Start Guide
  
• Installation CD - Driver & HMC software
  
• CD with bundled Cyberlink Software - PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4
  
• USB extension cable

[GDB International]

KWorld PlusTV Dual View (Dual DVB-T) - KW399U

Product Website:
Australian Distributor:  G.D.B. International
Manufacturer: KWorld Computer Co. Ltd

USB Hybrid TV Tuner:

• Dual DVB-T TV Tuner
  
• USB 2.0 powered
  
• SDTV and HDTV supported
  
• Suitable for worldwide DVB-T regions - including New Zealand
  
• Record to MPEG 2

Analogue Inputs (S-Video/Composite Video): None.

Software:

• KWorld HyperMedia Center Software
  
• Cyberlink PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4

Features:

• Watch or record dual digital TV channels - DVB-T
  
• Watch one digial TV channel, and record the other at the same time
  
• Only requires one signal input for dual digital ouput
  
• Auto Channel Scan
  
• Multiple Channel Preview
  
• Adjust brightness/contrast/saturation/hue
  
• Supports time-shifting and scheduled recording
  
• Still image capture in BMP format
  
• Supports EPG, subtitle and teletext (not supported in the UK) where available
  
• Real time video recording
  
• 'Best Shot' feature - capture multiple split second snapshots, perfect for capturing a moving moment
  
• 'Live Update' Feature : notifiy's you of available software updates as they become available.
  
• Extensive video editing and video authoring suite - with bundled Cyberlink software.

System Requirements:

• Interface: USB2.0
  
• Intel Pentium-IV 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU
  
• 512MB RAM or system memory or above (recommended)
  
• Graphics Card - must support Direct X 9.0c
  
• Sound Card - must be AC97 compatible
  
• 1GB free HD space
  
• CD-ROM Drive - for software installation
  
• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Windows XP MCE / Windows Vista / EeePC support under Windows XP

Third Party Applications: Supported.

BDA Drivers: Yes - MCE supported.

Linux Support: Unknown

Package Contents:

• DVB-T 399U unit
  
• DVB-T portable antennae
  
• Remote Control & battery
  
• Quick Start Guide
  
• Installation CD - Driver & HMC software
  
• CD with bundled Cyberlink Software - PowerDirector 5 and PowerProducer 4
  
• USB extension cable

[renura]

Tubestick USB DVB-T Receiver

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au

Digital Tuner
USB2 interface
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 1.6 GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free USB2 port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
    * For Mac use, it comes with The Tube application software from Equinux. Mac Application Software supported by Equinux.
    * For Windows use, it comes with TotalMedia 3.5 from Arcsoft. TotalMedia Application Software supported by Arcsoft

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Yes

Mac Support
Yes

Package Contents
USB Tuner
Infrared Remote Control
Portable Aerial
Installation CD for The Tube
Installation CD for ArcSoft Total Media

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DigitalNow DNTV Live! Dual Hybrid PCIe S3

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au

Digital Tuners
PCI Express interface – Low Profile form factor
Dual DVB-T Tuners
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Tuners/Inputs
Dual Analogue Tuners
Dual Analog Video Capture (S-Video In, Composite Video In, Component Video and SPDIF input)
Support worldwide NTSC / PAL / SECAM Analog TV System
FM Radio support

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 3.0GHz CPU or Above (for 4 tuners operation)
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI Express Slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T and Analog Terrestrial TV

Software
Optional - DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services. Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

- DNTV Scheduler Pro - a state of the art application for scheduling recordings of Digital TV and Digital Radio (Terrestrial and Satellite) broadcasts, using one or more DVB tuner devices. More information about DNTV Scheduler Pro is here

Third Party Applications
Multimedia Application included in installation CD.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32bit and beta 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista (32 and 64 bit versions) and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Not Yet

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
PCI-e x1 Card
Remote Control Kit
Component Video & SPDIF Audio inputs board
A/V Cables
Power On/Off Cable
Mini DVB-T Aerial (for very strong signal areas only)
Installation CD (includes drivers and installation manual)
Low Profile Mounting Bracket

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DigitalNow Dual Digital PCI Receiver

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au

Digital Tuners
PCI interface
Dual DVB-T Digital Tuner
Single RF input
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 2.0GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI Slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
Optional - DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services. Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

- DNTV Scheduler Pro - a state of the art application for scheduling recordings of Digital TV and Digital Radio (Terrestrial and Satellite) broadcasts, using one or more DVB tuner devices. More information about DNTV Scheduler Pro is here

Third Party Applications
ArcSoft TotalMedia 3.5 included

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
No

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
Dual Digital PCI Card
Low profile bracket available on request
Infrared Remote Control
IR Receiver
Mini DVB-T Aerial (for very strong signal areas only)
Software Installation CD

[Jaskel]

wow so many to choose from...

Hi all, I am looking at using my 2nd LCD monitor for a tv, im looking for a decent capture card that receives HD channels and is decent, i dont want to spend 30 bucks on a crap one but i dont want to overspend on somthing that a $80/100 unit will do...

Please share ue experiences, what PCI card can you recommend??

I was looking at the leadtek 2000H or 1000S

Thanks guys

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aNY OPINIONS ON THE PINNACLE SYSTEMS HDTV NANO USB STICK?

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Elgato EyeTV Hybrid (2008 Model; Rebadged Hauppauge WinTV HVR-900)

Product website
http://www.elgato.com (2009 Model can be purchased at http://streetwise.com.au)

Tuner/Demod:

• USB Interface
  
• Single DVB-T Digital Tuner
  
• Single RF input
  
• Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue inputs:
[*]Analogue Tuner
[*]Composite Input
[*]S-Video Input
[*]L/R Audio Input

Software:
Elgato EyeTV 2 (upgradeable to EyeTV 3 via website)

System Requirements:

    * Macintosh® computer with a PowerPC® G4,G5 or Intel Core® processor
    * 512 MB of physical RAM
    * a built-in USB 2.0 port
    * 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor
    * Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
    * Internet connection required to download Program Guide data
    * A CD/DVD recorder and Toast Titanium software (not included) are required to create DVDs, SVCDs or Video CDs (optional)

DVB-T reception can vary by location, and a rooftop aerial may be required in areas with a very weak or obstructed DVB-T signal.

Third Party Applications:
N/A

BDA Drivers:
TBC

Linux Support:
See http://www.hauppauge...port/linux.html

Mac Support:
Yes

Windows Support:
Yes.  Download drivers for HVR-900 from Hauppauge Website.  MCE would only tune digital channels.