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More on a True HDTV HTPC

I looked a little more into the 'WinTV-HD' from Hauppauge, and happened to find something else that might fit the need. This card, the WinTV-NEXUS-s, is a digital satellite receiver for the PC however, their site is somewhat lacking in details of how exactly this would hook up to my sat, and how it would be able to decode the channels I've subscribed to...

I've also managed to find another card, the 'TwinhanDTV Sat-CI'. This sat card also supports the use of CAMs (Conditional Access Module) in order to give you access to your subscribed channels!

What I'm not sure about (because it doesn't come right out and specifically say it and I'm not entirely sure what else to look for) is whether or not this supports decoding the HDTV stations and if it will decode them in HDTV format. I like the looks of this card, but I need for it to be able to support HDTV and digital 5.1+ audio signals for it to be worth the investment.

If anyone has any information on this, it would be most appreciated!
-- Gavin Ostlund

by Matt Haughey October 15, 2004 in Home Theater PC, TV & HDTV

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