tim_enchanter has covered virtually all you need to know ( good info
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Have been using DVB boxes for a couple of years.
1) Artec T1 - Good picture quality / Poor software / Mini Remote limited to 2 foot !! ( maybe i had a bad one ? )
2) Avermedia Avertv usb 2.0 ( My current box ) / Excellent picture Quality / Software seems pretty good / "Man size"
remote control
Would def recommend the Avermedia.
Cheers,
Mark

Have been using DVB boxes for a couple of years.
1) Artec T1 - Good picture quality / Poor software / Mini Remote limited to 2 foot !! ( maybe i had a bad one ? )
2) Avermedia Avertv usb 2.0 ( My current box ) / Excellent picture Quality / Software seems pretty good / "Man size"

Would def recommend the Avermedia.
Cheers,
Mark