Hauppauge -WinTV-PVR-250 TV Tuner/Personal Video Recorder

Average customer rating:

Great card - Work well with MythTV (Linux)

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 (Model 980)

The one to buy

Excellent Linux Support/Documentation

Great card - works AOK for me, Steep learning curve.

Hauppauge -WinTV-PVR-250 TV Tuner/Personal Video Recorder

Manufacturer: HAUPPAUGE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

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

Burn captured programming onto CD-ROM or DVD (optional media burner required)

Integrated 125 channel cable-ready TV tuner, hardware MPEG-2 encoder, dbx stereo audio with IR remote control, batteries and manul

Composite Video, S-Video & audio inputs, for connecting VCR or camcorder

ASIN: B00006HWX4

Product Description

HAUPPAUGE PVR-250 - WinTV PVR-250 puts TV watching under your control! Watch what you want, when you want with this easily installed PCI adapter. Supports data rates from 1Mbit/sec to 12Mbits/sec - you decide how to factor picture quality against hard disk space! Includes WinTV-Scheduler and WinTV-Editor With WinTV-PVR's Pause feature enjoy personal instant replay to analyze key scenes Requires 450 MHz+ Pentium II class processor running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP, free PCI slot, sound card, CD-RW or DVD writer for burning Video CDs, S-VCDs or DVDs

Customer Reviews:

Great card - Work well with MythTV (Linux).......2007-01-19

Great card - Work well with MythTV (Linux)

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 (Model 980).......2007-01-18

The product works flawlessly. I have it installed in an old PIII w/512 MB RAM and I have no problems at all. I only wish I had researched a little further and found out that the newer 150 model has exactly the same functionality for less $$.

The one to buy.......2007-01-05

The Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 has been working steadily for several months.
I tried Plextor M402U and ADS Tech USB hardware encoder boxes. They both failed in 2 days. I have a Novatech (software conversion) USB box. Any Software converter will be SLOW. The Novatech requires conversion to MPG after capture so i actually only use it to take snapshots.

I have a disk partition i use for capturing..editing.. then write it to DVD.. then delete the files, thus no need to defrag all the time. The programs write in streams : very fast but makes for Very fragmented drives.

Read all the other reviews. The included software works for me. (DO go to the web site and download the latest drivers..programs, to avoid the WinDVD conflict) I looked at other programs... I guess it is all in what you want to do with it.

I gave it 5 stars, in truth one of the >$1000 converters would deserve the 5 stars, but considering the price difference, you get what you pay for.

Excellent Linux Support/Documentation.......2006-12-14

I've been using this card for three years in my MythTV system under both Fedora and Gentoo. Currently I have it running on ivtv 0.9.x and the 2.6.19 kernel without flaw. Each new version of ivtv makes the configuration easier but I would not recommend upgrading until you have to because the way you set default audio and video tends to change with every major release and upgrading ivtv does not add features.

My only complaint would be that about six months about I decided I didn't like having to point my remote at the IR sensor and bought and ATI Remote Wonder II. I should have gotten this combo a long time ago. If this is a concern, I'd recommend a combo of that remote and the pvr-150 MCE card as the price ends up being the same and you get RCA jacks on the card instead of having to use a phono converter.

Oh, and I had the card working on windows the day I got it, but quickly formatted and began install MythTV so I cannot comment extensively on the windows software features. I'll be buying more Hauppauge cards in the future.

Great card - works AOK for me, Steep learning curve........2006-10-07

I bought and installed this Hauppauge 250 card and the supplied software in my HP desktop over 2 years ago.
I have a 3GHz Intel P4 and 1 GIG of RAM and use Windows XP Home w/SP1.

I use it to watch/record TV and to transfer my home movies on S-VHS to mpeg files and then converted that to DVD.

The 250 works beautifully.

There is a learning curve but once you master it, it does the job.
DVDs made from tapes actually look better than the tapes themselves.
Somehow, the conversion to digital minimizes the color noise inherent in VHS tape.
There is no loss of detail IF you do it right and play your tapes on a first rate VHS machine.

Average customer rating:

WinTV-PVR 250 MCE

Manufacturer: HAUPPAUGE
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

MODEL- 975 VENDOR- HAUPPAUGE COMPUTER WORKS INC. FEATURES- WinTV PVR 250MCE Personal Video Recorder (NTSC ONLY) Special version for use with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE brings live TV FM radio and TV recording to Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. If your PC was a Hewlett Packard Gateway or Viewsonic Media Center Edition PC then you will be upgrading your TV tuner to the latest Hauppauge WinTV-PVR- 250MCE. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE has the best video quality of any Media Center TV tuner plus adds FM radio. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE runs under Windows XP too! You can also use the WinTV-PVR-250MCE to watch TV in a window and record your TV shows into an MPEG format with WinTV2000 our TV application which is bundled with WinTV-PVR-250MCE. So we support both TV watching and recording under Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 and also Windows XP! For Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 users: - Watch TV with the MyTV button on MCE 2004. - Use the MCE 2004 TV scheduler to record your TV shows to disk. - WinTV-PVR-250MCE's built-in hardware MPEG encoder allows you to continue to use your computer while recording. Listen to music watch digital pictures or play a DVD movie while recording! - Listen to FM radio while you work on your PC. - Record your home videos to disk. WinTV-PVR-250MCE includes audio/video inputs to connect to VCRs and camcorders. - Note: the MCE 2004 remote control is used to control the TV window under Windows XP MCE 2004. For Windows XP users: - Watch TV in a window on your PC screen (any size) or watch TV full screen! - Record your home videos and TV shows to disk using MPEG compression. The built-in hardware MPEG encoder allows you to continue to use your

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WinTV-PVR 250 PCI R

Manufacturer: HAUPPAUGE
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

MODEL- 980 VENDOR- HAUPPAUGE COMPUTER WORKS INC. FEATURES- WinTV PVR 250 Personal Video Recorder WinTV PCI bus card with 125 channel cable-ready TV tuner hardware MPEG-2 encoder dbx-TV stereo with remote control and software. Watch and record your TV shows with instant replay and program pause; Burn your favorite TV shows onto CD-ROM. Composite/S-Video and audio inputs to connect to VCR or camcorders. Turn your home video tapes into MPEG movies then burn them onto CD or DVD! Includes 125 channel cable ready TV tuner Composite/S-Video adapter to connect to VCR or camcorders hardware MPEG2 encoder dbx-TV stereo decoder IR remote control with batteries and manual. * WinTV-PVR-250 puts TV watching under your control! Watch what you want when you want. 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. You can also burn your TV programs onto CD-ROM or DVD (CD burner or DVD burner is required). The WinTV-PVR-250 supports data rates from 1Mbits/sec up to 12Mbits/sec so you decide how much hard disk space your videos will consume (the lower the data rates the less disk space your videos will use but with lower video quality). * 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 our WinTV-Editor! With WinTV-Scheduler you can control your TV recording on a daily weekly or random schedule. Automatically record TV programs so you'll never miss your TV shows again!

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WinTV-PVR 250 MCE

Manufacturer: HAUPPAUGE
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

MODEL- 975 VENDOR- HAUPPAUGE COMPUTER WORKS INC. FEATURES- WinTV PVR 250MCE Personal Video Recorder (NTSC ONLY) Special version for use with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE brings live TV, FM radio and TV recording to Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. If your PC was a Hewlett Packard, Gateway or Viewsonic Media Center Edition PC, then you will be upgrading your TV tuner to the latest Hauppauge WinTV-PVR- 250MCE. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE has the best video quality of any Media Center TV tuner, plus adds FM radio. The WinTV-PVR-250MCE runs under Windows XP, too! You can also use the WinTV-PVR-250MCE to watch TV in a window and record your TV shows into an MPEG format with WinTV2000, our TV application which is bundled with WinTV-PVR-250MCE. So we support both TV watching and recording under Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 and also Windows XP! For Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 users: - Watch TV with the MyTV button on MCE 2004. - Use the MCE 2004 TV scheduler to record your TV shows to disk. - WinTV-PVR-250MCE's built-in hardware MPEG encoder allows you to continue to use your computer while recording. Listen to music, watch digital pictures or play a DVD movie while recording! - Listen to FM radio while you work on your PC. - Record your home videos to disk. WinTV-PVR-250MCE includes audio/video inputs to connect to VCRs and camcorders. - Note: the MCE 2004 remote control is used to control the TV window under Windows XP MCE 2004. For Windows XP users: - Watch TV in a window on your PC screen (any size), or watch TV full screen! - Record your home videos and TV shows to disk using MPEG compression. The built-in hardware MPEG encoder allows yo

Average customer rating:

WinTV-PVR 250 MCE

Manufacturer: HAUPPAUGE
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

Watch and record TV on your PC with WinTV-PVR. Like all WinTV boards, the WinTV-PVR PCI allows you to have television in a resizable window, adjustable to size, from a tiny window up to full screen. But with WinTV-PVR, you can now record your TV shows to disk or CD-RW using high quality MPEG 2 compression, and play them back on your PC or your home DVD player.

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Polaroid SL-62 One-Time Use 35mm Camera with built-in Flash, Preloaded with ASA-400, 27-Exposure 35mm Film

Manufacturer: Polaroid
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0002XU6U4

Product Description

The Polaroid SL62 Flash is a one-time-use 35mm camera that offers maximum picture-taking versatility. Its ultra compact design, lightweight, low price and fast-recharging flash make it the perfect camera for all of your picture-taking needs.

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Midland 23-110 Dual Multifunction Meter

Manufacturer: Midland
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Allows you to monitor a variety of functions.

Reads power output in two ranges. (0- 10 and 0-100 watts).

Dual meters read forward and reverse power simultaneously to constantly monitor your antenna system.

Operates from 1.5 to 150 MHz.

SO 239 connectors.

ASIN: B0002D6K2C

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Mathmos Tuba

Manufacturer: Mathmos
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Quality Mathmos materials and construction

Two modes of operation: faze and music response

Music sensitivity adjustment control

Made from pressed glass

ASIN: B00021UJXK

Product Description

Sound responsive color fazing light From the Mathmos design studio comes a very unusual light. It has two modes of operation: one is a color faze through the entire spectrum and the other is color changes based on response to sound. Its lighting effects are created by chip controlled LEDs. Moving your hand in front of the light will cause the light to switch from faze mode to music mode. There is also a music sensitivity adjustment on the back of the Tuba light. The Tuba is made from pressed glass and weighs about 4 lbs. Designed for indoor use only, using the included power supply (120V AC adaptor). Approximately 12 inches in diameter. The Mathmos Tuba has these great features.

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Nortel A0400050 2Line Telephone With Speakerphone (Meridian 8417)

Manufacturer: Nortel
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Two separate lines with station conferencing key,

2x16 adjustable display,

Speakerphone with mute,

Personal Directory for 100 names and numbers,

Eight programmable Memory keys.

ASIN: B00013BNNY

Product Description

The 8417 Two-Line Handsfree Business Set is designed for state-of-the-art communication in a large or small business, or in a home office. If you share a second line with an associate or a fax or modem, the two-line 8417 is the right phone for you. You can easily make or receive calls on either line. Indicator light shows which line is ringing or is already in use. And what about conference calls? Couldn't 't be easier. Just press the Conference key to link the two lines in a three-way conversation. For small group conference calls, you can use the 8417 's high-quality speakerphone. Just press the Handsfree key to talk without lifting the hand-set. Your hands are free for data entry, note taking, or other activities.The 8417 also lets you create your own Directory of frequently called numbers with alphanumerical entries. Just use the keypad to enter up to 100 names and numbers into the phone. Plus, you can redial the last 5 numbers. No more searching for numbers. They're displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)window. Just press the scroll key, or one of the keypad buttons to select an entry, then press dial. It 's fast and easy. Add a message waiting light, call timer, and five-number redial to the long list of time-saving features, and the 8417 is just the phone you need to stay ahead in today 's fast-paced business world.

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Clear-matte focusing screen for the D2X & D2H. Designed for photographers thatfrequently use the High-Speed Cropped mode. The translucent gray overlay on the screen allows photographers to concentrate on the action within the High-Speed Cropped area.

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Average customer rating:

Excellent picture and works well in high field areas, too

PERFECT dresser sized TV

Great little 14" color tv!!

Excellent value

This was a dud!

Toshiba 14AF43 14" TV with FST PURE Flat Screen

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

14-inch CRT set with standard 4:3 aspect ratio and high-contrast flat tube; 17 x 13.5 x 15.25 inches (W x H x D)

3-line digital comb filter enhances color clarity

ColorStream component-video input offers optimal connection from a compatible DVD player or satellite receiver

Front AV input accommodates camcorder or gaming console; headphone jack affords private listening

Stereo reception with SAP, 2.5 watts per channel, double-baffle speaker system; StableSound evens the audio from TV programs

ASIN: B000093UR6

Product Description

FST Pure CRT features a flat-glass viewing surface, which lets you see more picture from a greater range of angles, with less light reflection compared to a traditional radius CRT. ColorStream Component Video Inputs allow the base broadcast signals to be displayed individually without being processed, which results in better picture quality and stunning color reproduction. Stable Sound allows you to maintain a consistent sound volume when the program changes to different material, such as a commercial. 3-Line Digital Comb Filter separates the overlapping Y (brightness) and C (color) broadcast signals, which prevents color smudging and vibrating edges, and ensures sharp detail.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy vivid, high-contrast pictures from Toshiba's 14-inch FST PURE flat picture tube. Affordable, stylish, and loaded with features despite its diminutive size, the 14AF43 makes a great accessory for a kitchen, bedroom, or even a DVD or satellite-based home theater. The set's massive FST PURE flat tube eliminates intrusive reflections from ambient light relative to conventional CRT designs and broadens the angles from which the screen may be viewed.

The 14AF43's three-line digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt). The set gives you stereo reception (with 2.5 watts per channel) and SAP (second audio program), which is often used to broadcast an alternate-language track. The 14AF43 derives a heightened sense of stereo separation from its double-baffle speaker system.

A ColorStream component-video input provides the ultimate picture quality from interlaced component-video signals; standard composite-video inputs accommodate all DVD players and most other video sources. You get two sets of rear AV inputs (one of which has S-video) as well as one set of front AV inputs for easy connection with a camcorder or gaming console. A rear AV output lets you hook the set up with a surround receiver. The 14AF43 also features, V-Chip parental controls, a sleep timer, and a glow-in-the-dark universal remote control.

What's in the Box
Television, remote control, batteries, user's manual, warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent picture and works well in high field areas, too.......2004-02-04

We usually have trouble with video equipment at our location owing to the proximity of several broadcast towers interfering with the cable signal. This TV handles that problem better than any other TV or VCR we own.

Excellent picture, well-shielded tuner, good price. What else do you need?

PERFECT dresser sized TV.......2004-01-27

I am in a small apartment now and until I find a house I didn't want to add to my A/V equipment...due to murphy's law my Sharp 13" I have for several years died (remote fetched $20 on ebay though :) ).

This TV would have to sit on the dresser....16.5" deep was the most room I had.

The Toshiba fits perfect...I wish I could have gotten the 20" or 24", but this works out good. There are a ton of video inputs and outputs, sound quality is good and the picture outstanding. This will make the perfect kitchen TV once I have the house situated.

The screen is flat as can be and the remote glows in the dark for a long time after the lights go out (not as nice as the actual lighted one from my Toshiba CX32G60 from 1997 which still works perfectly, but definitely does the job).

The price, combined with free shipping and $50 in amazon coupons I earned christmas shopping here made it a STEAL, it's $170-190 everywhere here. My price less than $100!

Great little 14" color tv!!.......2004-01-20

I wanted a small tv, this one is great! It has a nice sharp picture and the remote with it is nice! I use it to play Gamecube also - I am satisfied with the tv, no complaints so far and the price is reasonable for the 14" set

Excellent value.......2003-12-07

I needed a small, lightweight TV that could double as an emergency late-night Playstation screen as well as a 2nd video monitor for my computer. I do a lot of work with video and have 2 screens and a broadcast monitor, but I wanted a "regular, every-day TV" to preview footage on as well. This little TV does the job perfectly! Excellent picture, super easy setup, terrific price. There are few TVs in this price arena that have all the inputs this one does... And I can easily tote in anywhere in the house [garage, basement, kitchen] when necessary.

This was a dud!.......2003-11-21

I received this television with high hopes, based on the other glowing reviews I read here. But this tv must have been a lemon, because after two hours of trying to set it up (explicitly following the directions in the user's manual), I got neither sound nor a picture. It is being returned today.

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