Hi everyone,
I'd like to build a HTPC that I can use to record OTA digital tv (2 ATSC tuners) with a hardware encoding capture card. I've been looking at the Hauppauge Wintv-HVR-2250. I have a very basic setup with a 7 year old sony tube tv that has a good picture so I'd like to use it for a few more years until I get a lcd or plasma. I'd like to output the sound directly to a set of Logitech surround sound speakers right out of the onboard sound\sound card. I don't need a blueray dvd although I would get one later after I upgrade the TV. I've been interested in the things that I've read about Linux and MythTV and would like to get compatible hardware in case I want to give it a try at some point. I would also like to stream online videos (youtube and HULU), play MAME, EASports games, play DVDs and store movies and entire TV Series' (from DVD's) for on demand playing.
I welcome your suggestions.
I'd like to build a HTPC that I can use to record OTA digital tv (2 ATSC tuners) with a hardware encoding capture card. I've been looking at the Hauppauge Wintv-HVR-2250. I have a very basic setup with a 7 year old sony tube tv that has a good picture so I'd like to use it for a few more years until I get a lcd or plasma. I'd like to output the sound directly to a set of Logitech surround sound speakers right out of the onboard sound\sound card. I don't need a blueray dvd although I would get one later after I upgrade the TV. I've been interested in the things that I've read about Linux and MythTV and would like to get compatible hardware in case I want to give it a try at some point. I would also like to stream online videos (youtube and HULU), play MAME, EASports games, play DVDs and store movies and entire TV Series' (from DVD's) for on demand playing.
I welcome your suggestions.