[ale] need some input on tv capture cards

[James P. Kinney III]

I would bet that it will take a full 640x480 but at a lower frame rate.
Video capture is something that requires some serious hardware to get
good quality. 

$50 retail is only a $20 card.

On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 18:04, John Wells wrote:
> Hmmm...
> 
> At least when it comes to the ATI, the user manual says you can choose
> from 4 presets when viewing (page 21 in
> http://mirror.ati.com/support/manualpdf/WonderVE.pdf):
> 
> 180x120
> 240x180
> 320x240
> 640x480
> 
> Now, does this mean it will take a lesser resolution and "stretch",
> resulting in poorer picture quality?  I'm a newbie when it comes to this
> ;-).
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> 
> James P. Kinney III said:
> > Hmm. Capture cards in the $50 range are pretty weak. You will not be
> > happy with the screen quality if viewed full screen on a tv. Neither of
> > the two you listed will do 640x480 capture. 320x240 seems to be the max
> > for the low end cards.
> >
> > On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 15:05, John Wells wrote:
> >> My plan is to setup a PVR system using x10's entertainment anywhere
> >> and a tv capture card.  The x10 package will allow me to transmit the
> >> signal from my machine upstairs to the television down.  I'll also
> >> likely use the card to watch a game or two while hacking ;-).
> >>
> >> It just occurred to me after James' post to check stereo sound.
> >> Neither card has it.  I may hold off and try to find one that does.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> Calvin Harrigan said:
> >> > On Thu, 2002-12-26 at 14:41, John Wells wrote:
> >> >> Have a gift certificate from Circuit City, and want to pick up a tv
> >> capture card tonight.  Their site lists two available:
> >> >>
> >> >> ATI Tech Wonder VE TV Card
> >> >> Brand/Model: ATE 100703102CCS
> >> >> $49.99
> >> >>
> >> >> Hauppauge PCI Card "WinTV Go"
> >> >> Brand/Model: HAU 190
> >> >> $49.99
> >> >>
> >> >> Anyone have experience with these?  Linux friendly?  Which would
> >> you recommend?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks!
> >> >>
> >> >> John
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
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> >> >
> >> > They both work. Both use the bt878 chipset.
> >> > I lean towards the Hauppauge cards though...
> >> >
> >> > If you don't mind me asking what do you plan on doing with it? Just
> >> to watch tv, video cap, etc.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Calvin...
> >> >
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