HDTV tuner that works in Linux

defknol · n00b Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 47

I'm about to get a projector (Sony VPL-HS10) and will be using it for DVD's, gaming and TV. My issue is that with a screen on the order of 120" (diag) I really want to get a tuner card that does HDTV.

The only one I've seen out there that might do the trick is the Hauppauge WinTV-HD (Product #698). Has anyone ever tried one of these - can I get it to work under Linux with the standard V4L drivers?

Any feedback on this would be appreciated.

Thanks -

shawnf · n00b Joined: 23 Apr 2002 Posts: 8 Location: seattle,wa

you might want to check out this forum

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=3366aef242616d31047ea6b25fa94a3e&forumid=76

defknol · n00b Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Posts: 47

Thanks, that was a great link.

It is unfortunate that at this time, there is no linux support for HDTV tuners. I'll just have to wait - or learn to write drivers myself.

I guess I won't be buying that product for a while.

byronm · n00b Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 14

its cheaper to just buy a STB hdtv device.. either on air or best bet get one from your cable company or satelite company.
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