Hauppauge WinTV PVR250 (00980) Video Capture

The WinTV-PVR brings live TV to your PC screen. With WinTV-PVRs 125-channel cable-ready TV receiver, you can watch TV in a resizable window... Read More

The WinTV-PVR brings live TV to your PC screen. With WinTV-PVRs 125-channel cable-ready TV receiver, you can watch TV in a resizable window or full screen. WinTV-PVR puts TV watching under your control! Watch what you want, when you want! With WinTV-PVR you can pause TV when you want, create your own instant replay and even burn your TV shows onto CD-ROM or DVD! Minimize

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Manufacturer: Hauppauge

Product MPN
MPN	00980
Key Features
Adapter Type	Video Capture • TV Input
Interface with Host	PC Card (PCMCIA)
Video Input	HF TV Signal
Max Capture Bitrate	12 MBit/sec
Platform	PC
Technical Features
Supported Digital Video Standards	AVI • MPEG-1 • MPEG-2
Audio Support	Included
Analog Video Format	PAL-B/G
Capture Resolution	704 x 576
Hardware Codec	MPEG-1 Hardware Encoder • MPEG-2 Hardware Encoder
Other Features
TV Tuner Features	Record TV to Disk • Cable Ready TV Tuner
System Requirements
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows XP
Miscellaneous
Package Qty.	1
Included Accessories	Remote Control Receiver • Remote Control
UPC	0785428009803

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By: mongomad1
Dec 11, 2007

Hauppauge WinTV PVR250 - A Dandy Solution for PC TV!!!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Easy installation, multiple uses with its software interface and durability.

Cons: Only one cable plug in, preventing watching a show and recording another.

Bottom Line:
Since you are reading this, you obviously are considering a purchase. This card will not disappoint if you understand its features and limitations. Read More

By: nomadh
May 18, 2005

Great hardware weak software

Author's Rating:

Pros: Best 3rd party compatability Low CPU usage Outstanding picture Never a glitch or burp

Cons: Weak software More expensive than software based encoder

Bottom Line:
Its a good package similar function to others but add software to make it better than all the rest Read More

By: lynus
Feb 19, 2005

Great Way to Add Television to Your PC!...with some minor issues.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Watch TV on the PC, record onto PC, burn to DVD.

Cons: PCI harder to install than USB, confusing manual/remote, just good quality

Bottom Line:
Recommended only if you are in an above average skill set with PC's and really want TV on your PC. Just know it is nothing like a TiVo. Read More