MythBuntu and which TV card?

MadMick · **26th July 2008, 05:20 AM**

Hey guys,
First off fantastic forum.. Haven't seen a bad post yet..

I have previously played with Linux back when kernel 2.0 was a pipedream.
Got divorced, so gave up on Linux (I was far too freaked out to deal with that OS as well).

Now I'm back! I'm retiring 3.2GHz XP Based machine, so why not gut it and turn it into a Linux MCE.

One big question though:- Which TV Tuner card?

I need two things:- dual channels - important
analog signal reception - not so import

Is this card really any good for Australia Terrestrial Digiatl? >> pcHDTV 5500

This completes my first post... Cheers guy.. MadMick

GuiGuy · **26th July 2008, 09:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by MadMick

One big question though:- Which TV Tuner card?

Make your choice carefully. Check this out:

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php..._capture_cards

Forget about PCIe cards for the time being.

MM1963 · **27th August 2008, 12:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by MadMick

Hey guys,

One big question though:- Which TV Tuner card?

Yes my question to,, what is everyone using on there Myth box ?

arkay · **27th August 2008, 12:40 AM**

I can recommend the Hauppauge Nova T 500 MCE. It's a half height dual DVB tuner. It works nicely in my machine and is available currently in stores.

I bought one recently from CPL in Melbourne. Currently listed at $179.

Cheers,

Arkay.

MM1963 · **27th August 2008, 12:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by arkay

I can recommend the Hauppauge Nova T 500 MCE. It's a half height dual DVB tuner. It works nicely in my machine and is available currently in stores.

I bought one recently from CPL in Melbourne. Currently listed at $179.

Cheers,

Arkay.

Thanks for that, yes i drive past that place on my way home from work, i'm currently working out what parts to get and was stuck on the tuners.
Would i be able to watch foxtel thru them too

simbot82 · **27th August 2008, 01:35 AM**

not this one no, its dual digital only

MM1963 · **27th August 2008, 12:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by simbot82

not this one no, its dual digital only

Ok thanks
So whats everyone using for foxtel sat ?

logifuse · **27th August 2008, 12:53 PM**

One of the Hauppauge PVR cards (150/250 I think).

Justin

MM1963 · **28th August 2008, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by logifuse

One of the Hauppauge PVR cards (150/250 I think).

Justin

Thanks for that, anyone else using other cards?

adza77 · **29th September 2008, 05:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkay

I can recommend the Hauppauge Nova T 500 MCE. It's a half height dual DVB tuner. It works nicely in my machine and is available currently in stores.

I bought one recently from CPL in Melbourne. Currently listed at $179.

Cheers,

Arkay.

Hi Arkay,

I'm currently looking at changing from WMCE to MythTV and my current tuner doesn't work with MythTV / Mythbuntu.

Seeing your post, I'm hoping that I've found the answer, but juts want to confirm. Are you successfully using the Hauppauge Nova T 500 MCE card with MythTV straight up, or did you have to do some driver installing / rom flashing / etc to make it work?

Also, does MythTV support the dual tuners (ie, records 2 seperate programs at once).

And lastly - what are you using for a remote in MythTV?

Sorry for all the questions, but I've been burnt once trying to get MythBuntu setup, and want to make sure I purchase the correct gear this time.

FoxTV isn't an issue for me - I just need something that is dual tuner based.

Cheers

Adam.