CE LABS CAT5RX CAT-5 HD A/V Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)This product, when combined with the CAT5TX transmitter, provides an excellent quality solution for making a long run of component video. This receiver unit has an adjustment knob for tuning the picture for lengths of 100-500 feet. This made me a little concerned about my use, which was with a run of about 50' or less. No worries, though: I just left the adjustment turned down all the way, and the picture and sound are perfect. I honestly do not see any difference between the picture with this system or with the components connected directly to the TV.

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The CE Labs CAT5RX receives the CAT-5 signals from the CEICAT5TX transmitter and converts the signal to a high-definition component video, digital or left/right audio signal.

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Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 PCI TV Tuner with Remote Control (1045) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to put a TV in my child's play room, which also had a computer. This device enables me to use the computer as a TV. It works great, my 4 year old has no problem using it.
I installed the device in my only PCI slot, hooked my cable coax into it, started my PC, and the drivers automatically loaded. I have XP SP2. The whole process took about 10 minutes. The software then starts and after about 5 minutes, goes through the cable channels to store the channels. Then, you are ready to go.
The unit is equipped with a remote. The remote points to an "eye". The eye is attached to a medium-sized small cord that is attached to the PCI card (under the coax cable). You are able to position the eye where you want it, although the cord the eye is on is not long. If you have a desktop sitting on the floor, it will barely reach the top of a computer desk. I taped the cord just under my keyboard shelf, so the remote needs to be pointed low.
The functionality of the software is great. You can change the channel with the computer or remote. There is a button to enable "full screen" on the computer, but not on the remote. The picture is excellent. The ability to pause live TV, or record ad-hoc or timed works extremely well.
This is a great product.

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Item #: E92725. WinTV-PVR-150 puts TV watching under your control! Watch TV on your PC screen (in a window or full screen), digitally record your TV shows, or pause live TV and create your own instant replay.Create your own Digital Video Recorder! The WinTV-PVR-150 turns your PC into a digital video recorder. Record TV program or home videos to disk, play them back to your PC screen or burn them onto DVD. With data rates from 4.4MBits/sec up to 12Mbits/sec (or as low as 1 Mbit/sec with VCD formats), you decide how much hard disk space your videos will consume. At DVD quality, a typical one hour TV show will take 2 gigabytes of hard disk space.WinTV-PVR includes WinTV-Scheduler and WinTV-Editor. Trim your videos, cut out segments, put them back together, all without losing any video quality with WinTV-Editor! With WinTV-Scheduler, you can control your TV recording on a daily, weekly or random schedule. Automatically record your favorite programs so you'll never miss your TV shows again!WinTV-PVR's pause feature gives you control of what you watch in your WinTV window. Get personal "instant replay" to stop the action when you want to analyze a key scene. Instantly rewind and replay the action again. You're in control with WinTV-PVR!Ever been called to the phone, had to answer the door, or went for a snack and missed part of the big match? With WinTV-PVR, you'll never miss the action again. Just click on WinTV-PVR's "One Touch Pause" button to pause your TV program, click again to continue watching where you left off. Then fast forward to catch up to the live broadcast.Record your TV programs or home videos onto DVD or CD, and play them on your DVD player! If you have a DVD burner in your PC, use the WinTV-PVR's MPEG files with the included Ulead DVD MovieFactory to author your own home DVD's. Turn your TV shows or home videos into DVD movies!WinTV-PVR-150 contains a highly integrated MPEG-1/2 hardware encoder, plus a high quality video digitizer. WinTV-PVR-150 can

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Pinnacle PCTV 80e HD Mini Stick PC 23058 Review

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(More customer reviews)Not impressed with this item at all. Originally tried to install it on my new Windows 7 laptop. I should have suspected I'd have problems installing it when the box said its compatible with Windows 7, yet the diskette inside only says Windows XP and Vista. So I download the latest program from the pinnacle website, that supposedly is compatible with Windows 7. Not true- an unsigned certificate was blocked by the computer, preventing the install. After researching the problem, I see several other people have had the same problem. Next I tried installing it on my Vista desktop- which does not have access to cable. The install went smoothly, however I was only able to pick up NBC. So for the $39.99, its not worth having just one channel- which I can pick up on the portable tv my kids use.

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Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that\'s the perfect match for super-slim laptops. The integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity even if the signal isn\'t strong. The easy-to-use TVCenter Pro software lets you watch, TimeShift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV HD mini Stick comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna. Take it with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller - Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen. Plus, use Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software to TimeShift, record and program all your favorite shows. There's even one-click recording to hard disk or DVD and our new VideoSpin software will trim your recordings to the desired length. Supports TV Standards: ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV) ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV). Inputs: TV antenna input (F- connector/Coaxial). Recording Formats: MPEG-1/2 DivX MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version). System Requirements: Windows XP or Windows Vista (32 bit) with latest service pack, Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz, Pentium M 1.7 GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher (e.g. dual core processor), RAM: Windows XP - 512 MB; Windows Vista - 1 GB Free USB 2.0 port Sound/graphics controller with support for DirectX 9 or higher, Hard drive with minimum 1 GB free space (20 GB recommended for TV recording), CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording), Internet connection for registration/activation. Package contents: USB 2.0 TV tuner for ATSC1 and ClearQAM2 reception, Mini remote control and battery, Telescopic antenna, Antenna adapter (MCX to F-Connector), USB extender cable, Quick start guide, CD with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro and Pinnacle VideoSpin software.

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Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)The installation instructions were abbreviated...a little too abbreviated. The drivers didn't install properly and I was afraid I had made a mistakein buying this card. I downloaded the newest software from the website, and in the process figured out what the problem was with the original install. Once I had that done I started to receive some channels, but not all. It was through a trial error process I was able to figure out that in order to receive all TV channels and FM radio I needed an antenna connected to all three inputs. It's not an easy trick because of the limited space between the connectors. It also makes the back of the PC a little messy. The instructions for the operation software were also quite brief and very vague, and that took some time to work through as well
But I eventually figured everything out and I'm glad I did. Using a P4 2.99 ghz and XP Pro SP 3 and an HP 2207h HD monitor the picture is as clear as it is on my large HDTV. I am very impressed. I've used the record function and it works very well, as does the screen shot feature. Now that it's up and working I think my wife could sit down and watch TV on it with little or no instruction from me, so that learning curve is very short.
Don't expect to stick this card in and be up and running in 5 minutes. And don't buy this card if you are a computer or a/v neophyte - you'll be disappointed. But if you know your way around software installs and enjoy fiddling around with something like this and the satisfaction of getting it working it is does a VERY good job.

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The Hauppauge 1183 WinTV HVR-1600 Internal PCI Dual TV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit includes dual TV tuners to let you watch both digital and analog television on your PC, in a window or full screen. With PVR software and built-in hardware for MPEG-2 encoding, you can also record television onto your computer for viewing later without slowing down your computer. The WinTV application offers an elegant interface to watch TV in a window or full screen. View larger.Watch High-definition Digital TV on Your Computer With dual format TV tuners, the WinTV-HVR-1600 lets you watch ATSC digital TV as well as QAM digital TV and analog cable TV. ATSC digital TV, which typically requires an antenna for reception, is the over-the-air HDTV standard for North America. ATSC broadcasts range in resolution from standard definition up to the high definition 1080i format. (To check the ATSC digital transmissions in your area, input your zip code at titantv.com.)The WinTV-HVR-1600 also lets you watch and record QAM channels, which are unencrypted digital channels broadcast by your local cable operator. If you don't have access to digital television channels yet, you can also watch regular analog cable television. And with the included remote control, you can control your cable TV or satellite set top box.In addition to high-definition video, the card also features a dbx-TV stereo decoder for great TV sound. The card has Composite/S-Video and audio inputs that allow for connecting VCRs or cable/satellite set top boxes and an FM radio tuner that lets you listen to your favorite FM radio broadcasts.Your Own Personal Digital Video Recorder! With the included software, you can easily record TV shows to your hard disk using MPEG-2. Several recording options are available depending on your playback needs; higher quality video requires more disk space. Generally, 5 GB of disk space is used per hour of ATCS digital TV recordings. Thanks to the built-in hardware MPEG-2 encoder, your PC continues to run at full speed even while recording. With the WinTV-Scheduler software, you can easily schedule the recordings of your favorite television shows daily, weekly, or just once. You can then play back the recordings at your leisure, burn them onto CD or DVD for playback on another computer or your television, or with video editing software (not included), you can edit the shows. This is great for saving favorite movie clips, or of your favorite teams dramatic last-second win or your favorite player's grand slam.The Hauppauge 1138 WinTV-HVR-1600 plugs into a PCI slot and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP with Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Media Center Edition. With XP-MCE and Vista, you can add the WinTV-HVR-1600 as either the primary or secondary TV tuner. The Microsoft Media Center application supports up to two TV tuners, so you can watch on channel while recording another.What's in the Box WinTV-HVR-1600 PCI card, Windows Media Center certified USB remote control transmitter and receiver, and CD-ROM with WinTV software.

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Hauppauge 1193 WinTV HVR-1500 Notebook Express Card HDTV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)All the features stated in the description work really well. Its a breeze to install and make it work with Windows media center. Also works very well with Vista. The remote is very handy and can be used as a media center remote control. It also controls other programs playing media on the laptop. It does not slow down the system even when it is recording videos. Excellent value for the money.

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With the Hauppauge 1193 WinTV HVR-1500 Notebook Express Card HDTV Tuner/Video Recorder Media Center Kit you can watch live HDTV or cable TV on your laptop PC. Just plug this card into your computer's Express Card/54 slot, and you can watch and record your favorite television show at up to 1080i resolution. The card supports NTSC analog cable, over the air TV, ATSC Digital over the air HDTV, and Clear QAM digital cable TV. View connectors. Watch Analog, Cable and Digital TV on your Laptop The WinTV HVR-1500 Notebook Express Card couldn't be easier to install. Simply plug it into you laptop's ExpressCard/54mm slot, and you're ready to enjoy the full benefits of television from the convenience of your computer. Why miss your favorite show or the deciding playoff game just because you have work to do? With this card, you have the option of watching your favorite television programming in a window or on full screen. The card supports NTSC analog cable, over the air TV, ATSC Digital over the air HDTV, and Clear QAM digital cable TV. NTSC is the analog cable TV standard, and ATSC is the over-the-air digital HDTV standard for North America and typically requires an antenna for reception. Clear QAM digital cable allows you to watch unencrypted HDTV stations from your cable TV provider without a set-top box. The card features a built-in 125 channel cable-ready TV tuner, allowing you to watch Analog TV and Clear QAM Digital TV by connecting to a cable box with the included adapter cable. Also included is a portable ATSC antenna with MCX connector lets you watch ATSC HDTV at up to 1080i format. For analog cable TV reception, you will need an analog cable TV connection. If you have a digital cable set-top box or a satellite box, the WinTV-HVR-1500 can connect via either channel 3, Composite or S-Video inputs. For ATSC over-the-air digital TV reception, a high-gain antenna is recommended. (To check the ATSC TV broadcasts in your area, go to TitanTV.com and enter your postal code. Note: depending on the strength of your antenna, you might not be able to receive all broadcasts listed at TitanTV.) Schedule and Record your Favorite Show When coupled with the included Hauppage's SoftPVR software, you can record your programs directly to your computer's hard drive with one click. Analog TV recordings typically consume 1.5 GB of disk space per hour using Hauppauge's SoftPVR for Windows XP and Media Center. High Definition TV recordings typically consume 5 GB of disk space per hour. With WinTV-Scheduler software installed (also included with the video card), you can also turn your PC into a virtual personal video recorder, or PVR, and schedule and record your TV shows automatically. Other features include a Dolby-TV stereo decoder for Dolby-quality audio, and a Windows Media Center certified USB remote control transmitter and receiver. The WinTV-HVR-1500 is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Media Center and requires an available Express Card/54 slot for operation. The kit includes What's in the Box WinTV-HVR-1500 Express Card/54 TV tuner, Media Center certified USB remote control transmitter and receiver, cable TV adapter cable ('F' connector to MCX), portable ATSC antenna with MCX connector, audio/video input cable, WinTV Installation and Utilities Software CD-ROM, and quick installation guide.

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