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- Thread starter Fenix_SA
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Since you made no mention of a CAM I think I know what you up to.
So I can't advise you on a DVB-S card.
And it all depends on what software you planning on running bud.
For MythTV the Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150 works very nicely.
It is a standard analog TV input.
For DSTV you would use the composite input (yellow RCA + R&L audio) from your decoder.
eg http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200384549492&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123
So I can't advise you on a DVB-S card.
And it all depends on what software you planning on running bud.
For MythTV the Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150 works very nicely.
It is a standard analog TV input.
For DSTV you would use the composite input (yellow RCA + R&L audio) from your decoder.
eg http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200384549492&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123
Conditional Access Module - where you would put the dstv smartcard into to optain the decryption keys, as opposed to the naughty stuff .........
Analog or digital will make no difference right now unless you in an area (lucky you) that already has the digital terestrial signal running. And is only for SABC stuff anyway.
And it's going to be a long time before the anaolg signal is turned off at the rate they going so your pc & card will long be obsolete by then.
You can get Satelite TV cards, but you will only get the free stuff - not dstv. (unless you are a crook)
Analog or digital will make no difference right now unless you in an area (lucky you) that already has the digital terestrial signal running. And is only for SABC stuff anyway.
And it's going to be a long time before the anaolg signal is turned off at the rate they going so your pc & card will long be obsolete by then.
You can get Satelite TV cards, but you will only get the free stuff - not dstv. (unless you are a crook)
Conditional Access Module - where you would put the dstv smartcard into to optain the decryption keys, as opposed to the naughty stuff .........
Analog or digital will make no difference right now unless you in an area (lucky you) that already has the digital terestrial signal running. And is only for SABC stuff anyway.
And it's going to be a long time before the anaolg signal is turned off at the rate they going so your pc & card will long be obsolete by then.
You can get Satelite TV cards, but you will only get the free stuff - not dstv. (unless you are a crook)
Hmm. I never knew such things existed. I dare ask how much they are - I might die.
What about this card: COMPRO Videomate E850F http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/c...-2d3d-with-hardware-mpeg-encoding-p-2263.html
I like the control. I'm quite fussy with that sort of thing. The Hauppauge looks ugly.
I like the control. I'm quite fussy with that sort of thing. The Hauppauge looks ugly.
It's inside your pc bru! wot diff does that make?
Or is it the remote that looks ugly? Hmm, must say the cosmetics of the remote are the least of my worries.......
But that thing looks OK. Always go for something with hardware onboard decoding unless you have a super-duper pc.
You still have not said what software / OS or app you plan on running.
If there no linux drivers for example & you plan on useing mythtv you could have a problem......
As far as remotes go - there is/are always a variety of add-ons. esp for the Hauppauge range.
eg http://www.comx-computers.co.za/computer-store-specifications.php?products=14393
Yeah I was talking about the remote. Haha. But anywho. I don't suppose that really matters. If it's ugly I'll just hide it.
I'm using Windows Vista so I suppose I'll just use Media Centre to watch. I like Media Centre's interface but software's not really a problem. What would you recommend anyway though?
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