USB Digital TV Tuners....

GuruJockStrap · 12 Mar 2006 at 16:00

Want to watch freeview on my PC but have to rule out the PCI tuners.

My only PCI card slot in my Shuttle is occupied by a soundcard that I don't wish to remove.

Was thinking of purchasing one of the USB tuners.

How do they compare to the PCI versions? Anybody here have one?

Tempted by the Leadtek version as its the cheaper out of the 3 available at OCUK.

danderson · 12 Mar 2006 at 16:22

I have the Freecom DVB-T USB tuner with the standard aerial and it's fab. BUT I live in a good freeview coverage area and that's probably one of the key factors determining your purchase.

Check your freeview coverage first if you haven't done so already by clicking here.

Brizzles · 12 Mar 2006 at 16:29

I have got an external USB box made by Artec.

Perhaps not the best brand name , but very good picture quality .

(£50 from D***** ( Crappy High Street Retailer ! ) about 12 months ago)

a lot depends on signal strength etc.

From memory , when i was looking Hauppage make an external box " Nova " which was rated quite highly.

Cheers,

Mark

Caged · 12 Mar 2006 at 16:51

I've got the AverTV A800, cheap enough, great little box.

GuruJockStrap · 12 Mar 2006 at 16:56

We're already got a cheapo digi box on the TV downstairs and the reception is excellent.

Bobbler · 12 Mar 2006 at 18:30

Got the Freecom DVB stick myself. Reception through the provided aerial is non-existant at home or work where I bought it for to pass the nightshifts Bah!. Both are in a "good" area according to the freeview site.
Plugged it into the house aerial though and its very impressive quality.