On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:25 PM, Tony Houghton <h@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:26:44 +0000 > "hudo kkow" <2manybills@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 12:12 AM, Tony Houghton <h@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> > Is it OK to ask for card recommendations here or would it be better to >> > ask in the DVB list? I want to build a new HTPC to watch "Freesat" and I >> > don't know what DVB-S card to buy. They're actually a bit difficult to >> > find, being a more obscure item in the UK than DVB-T receivers. >> > >> > Working properly with Linux is obviously essential, and I'd like it to >> > be compatible with DVB-S2 if that's a question of hardware, not just >> > drivers. Ideally I'd like PCI Express rather than plain old PCI, for >> > future-proofing and so that I can use both of my old DVB-T cards as >> > well, on a new mATX motherboard. Having a good remote control would be >> > helpful too. >> >> Well, that's like asking what's your favorite ice-cream. ;) >> Everyone here as a preference. I for one like the Technotrend TT-3200. >> It's DVB-S2 compliant and very popular among linux users. There are >> others brands (like Hauppauge) and several models supported and >> supporting DVB-S2. > > Thanks. I should have done more research before posting though; I found > that PCI-e isn't usable yet so I'll have to stick to PCI (or USB if I > desperately wanted to keep both old cards), at least initially. One > thing I still couldn't find out is what are the practical benefits to me > of DVB-S2? Is it necessary for BBC HD and/or ITV HD? If Freesat has no > plans to use DVB-S2 for a few years I think I might be better off to get > a used Hauppauge Nova S from eBay for £20 and hope that Linux supports > PCI-e cards one day. > > -- > TH * http://www.realh.co.uk Most HD channels still work on DVB-S. But if you want a future proof card, go for DVB-S2. To my knowledge, BBC HD and ITV HD still work on DVB-S. There are already some providers migrating to DVB-S2. And some, like MEO on 30W, broadcast only on DVB-S2. It's your choice. _______________________________________________ vdr mailing list vdr@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/vdr
