TV Tuner questions

j3ff86

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I'm thinking about one of the 2 following pinnacle tuners:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815144027
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815144026

1st: Is the only difference between the two a remote? Or does the first not have DVR capability? It's kind of vague.
2nd: Do these work in Vista Media Center? I already have a generic media center remote, so if they do, I guess it would be better to get the cheaper one?
3rd: Can you connect DirectTV to these (using the 3 yellow, red, and white cables like you would with a console)?
 
1.) The first one only has COAX in. While the second one does have a Composite input (Yellow, Red, White cables).

1.) The DVR is a function of the software, not the hardware. I had the pinnacle PCI HDTV card and hated the software that came it. I know that it can do DVR, but can't guarantee how well it will work.

2.) Should be able too

3.) See 1
 
Thanks for answering, very helpful ;) Looks like I'm getting the pro version.
 
How would you plug directTV into it though?
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It has one port for the audio (I'm guessing), but what about the video? Do you need an adapter for the s-video?
 
Your DirecTV should have S-Video out.
If not, I know they all have coax out.
 
your direct tv box should have svideo out and if not it will have coax out.
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