Reviews of the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-USB2
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CNET Review
The Good: Easy to install; includes video-editing software; good image quality.
The Bad: Weak FM receiver; A/V cables not included; lacks IR blaster.
The Bottom Line: The Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-USB2 offers admirable image quality, but you'll need to bring your own A/V cables.
Manufacturer: Hauppauge Computer Works
Part number: 941
General
- Device Type TV / radio tuner / video input adapter
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Video Input
- Type TV tuner
- Analog Video Signal HF TV signal, Composite video, S-Video
- Audio Input Support Standard
- Features Remote control
Video Input Adapters
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-1, MPEG-2
- Digital resolution 352 x 288, 480 x 576, 720 x 576
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Interface devices CD-ROM, Sound card
- Compatibility PC
- Connector type RCA, 4 pin mini-DIN
- Required slot None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x FM antenna - Input, 1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA, 1 x TV antenna - Input, 1 x Display / video - S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Audio - Line-in - RCA X 2
- Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots None
Video
- Form Factor External
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB, Composite video input, S-video input
- Channel Coverage Cable:1-125
- Video Compression Format YUV 4:2:0
- Still Image Format JPEG, TGA, BMP, TIFF
- Audio Sampling Format Stereo 16-bit / 44.1 kHz
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories FM radio antenna, Remote control
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 3.3 ft
- Package Type Retail
Audio Input
- Type FM tuner - Integrated
- Sound Input Mode Stereo
- Max Sample Rate 44.1 KHz
Power
- Type Power adapter
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included WinTV Editor, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 SE, WinTV-Scheduler, Drivers & Utilities
- Min Processor Type 733 MHz, Pentium II
- System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - RAM 128 MB - HD 10 GB
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