Need DVB-T MPEG2/4 tuner

[Biges]

Hi!

My current TV tuner card Asus My Cinema-P7131 Hybrid is really getting on my nerves. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not (with various software).

So I decided it is time to buy a new DVB-T tuner with MPEG2/4 reception. But now I'm not sure what to choose as I need it to have really good reception and quality, so it can deal even with some disturbances, not so great signal etc.

Can you recommend a model? PCI or PCI-E is OK, I can live even with USB, but I don't need it, I have more free internal slots than USB ports

Thanks

p.s.: I'm from Europe.

 

[4x4not]

I've used both the Hauppauge HVR3000 (PCI) and the HVR1200. The 3000 is a much nicer card but full sized and I needed a low-profile for my new HTPC. The 1200 works fine though.

That's my $0.02 (or £0.0125794075, or €0.0139470014 ... damn that exchange rate!)

 

[Biges]

Thanks for the reply, 4x4not

Well Hauppauge is available, but seems rather expensive. Maybe because it offers some (for me) unnecessary features like analog tuner.

But there are cheaper Hauppauge models like T-500, but I'm not sure it is MPEG4 compatible. But I'll check the brand.

 

[4x4not]

I got my 1200 on eBay brand new for less than $15 USD shipped. Might be worth a look.

 

[Biges]

Well, Hauppauge cards are not sold in Czechia, so only eBay for me.

A local seller recommended a Pinacle card. Do you know anything about this brand?

Thanks