Question about Tuner/Capture cards.

[Areal]

Hello everyone, question about tuner/capture cards.

I was wondering if there is a single card that allows capturing from cable, and also has support to get audio/video display back out to the TV set.
Budget isn't much of an issue.

Thanks in advance for the help.
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[ath0mps0]

You mean like Tivo - with your PC instead? Only if you use AIW Radeon(7500 or 8500) with Full screen TV output to TV.

A true passthru doesn't exist AFAIK.
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[Guest]

this is in my opinion but i think you would be better off with a capture card and a tv-out card individually. the reason is you have more choices. for instance you said that price wasn't a object, well then go with a osprey 200 ($200 - $249) capture card. this is one of the best capture cards on the market! it supports 800 x 600 native capture, lets see ati do this without droping frame rates!!! as far as tv-out, go with a ati radeon 7500, ati still has the best tv-out followed by matrox (550 or 450) (yes they are actually good for something). this is the setup i have and I love it. I use direct tv s-video out to osprey 200 and looks great. if your interested in tivo like usage, use anyone of a hundred pvr programs. for more info on this goto: www.avsforum.com this is a must for htpc needs and info!!!!

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