Question for WinTV-PVR-500 MCE users

[DwarF]

Do you have to used Windows XP MCE to use this card? I was interested in running win2k and Sage 4.1. I like the dual tuner built into one.

Thanks,
DwarF

[stanger89]

No, but you do need XP or better.

[DwarF]

Thanks for the reply Stranger89. Sorry, I was in a hurry and had kids creating anarchy and asked a question I should have looked up for myself. I read on their website that it would work with XP, but requires Sage or Beyond, etc. I was hoping to not have to buy XP, as I already have a license of 2k.


Is there anywhere to find comparisons from a sage perspective on the Hauppauge 500 MCE vs the ATI Theater 550?

[stanger89]

The 500 has 2 tuner, the 550 has 1. That's really the big difference. I don't actually have a 550, but IMO, from the reviews I've seen, any significant difference quality wise between the two is due to default calibration and can be reduced/eliminated by calibration.

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Here's one:
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2393

[Gaurav]

Originally Posted by DwarF

Do you have to used Windows XP MCE to use this card? I was interested in running win2k and Sage 4.1. I like the dual tuner built into one.

Thanks,
DwarF

Using two 500s with Win2k - no probs

[DwarF]

Why are you running 2? Do you want to record 4 shows that are on at the same time?

[blade]

Originally Posted by DwarF

Why are you running 2? Do you want to record 4 shows that are on at the same time?

Many users (myself included) have 4 or more tuners and yes it's because at times we want to record 4 or more shows at once.