# computer TV tuner question

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 27, 2002, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022 "2002-04-27T23:50:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![RoboDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bbe5ce/32.png) [@RoboDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RoboDude)\
**Post date:** [April 27, 2002, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022/1 "2002-04-27T23:50:02Z")

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I’ll be building a computer soon, and I’ve been planning on putting in the [All-In-Wonder 8500](http://www.ati.com/products/pc/aiwradeon8500/index.html) for its ability to allow your computer to act as a digital video recorder (like Tivo without the monthly fees). However, I recently discovered that the Geforce4 4600 is significantly more powerful.

So my question is: Does anyone know of a stand-alone TV card that can access TV listings and schedule recording (and record in MPEG-2)?

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**Author:** ![Atrael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Atrael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atrael)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2002, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022/2 "2002-04-29T14:04:56Z")

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I use the AIW 7500, and it works good for me. I’ve having some trouble with the sound input levels, but I’m working on that. I suggest that you check [here](http://www.vcdhelp.com/) for some great information and advice. Good Luck

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**Author:** ![Muad\_Dib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/35a633/32.png) [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2002, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022/3 "2002-04-30T03:27:49Z")

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I remeber reading about a HDTV tuner card that recently came out. I would definetly buy that instead of a regular card.

I will see if I can find some link to it.

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**Author:** ![Muad\_Dib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/35a633/32.png) [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2002, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-tv-tuner-question/106022/4 "2002-04-30T03:30:31Z")

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[Here ya go](http://www.amdpower.com/sections.php4?op=viewarticle&artid=58)