I want to connect my Virgin (Telewest) digital cable box to my pc using a scart (to s-video) lead so that i can watch TV on my pc. I don't need a PVR (planner) or anything else like that but i do need to be able to capture reasonably good quality video to avi/mpeg files. I have looked into buying a TV tuner card with s-video input and although this would work, i'm sure there's a cheaper option because i don't need the 'tuner' capability (just scart input).
If someone could suggest the appropriate hardware and software it would be really useful. I don't mind shelling-out a bit more for the software if it will make things easier and/or better quality.
Cheers!
2007-02-08 05:45:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Tuner cards are pretty cheap, especially if they don't have hardware encoding. Hauppauge.com has pretty decent cards.
Some capture only cards exist out there, but they are usually a little more expensive because they target the higher end.
Dazzle used to make some usb capture devices, and I used to have a nice mpeg1 board that I bought for 30 bucks on ebay, but they don't make them any more.
2007-02-08 05:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by far the best bet would be an asus tv card they are great value and top quality stuff,check out ebay they are as cheap as chips on there both new and second hand
2007-02-11 00:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by the gaffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet would be buying a new video card.
It will also make your computer allot faster, especially with vista and games.
I would recommends a Nividia graphics card, they tend to be better at video playback.
check www.newegg.com, they have verry good deals.
2007-02-08 08:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by firstkipchak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered an adapter interface with the appropriate cabling?
2007-02-08 05:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by up.tobat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should buy a TV tuner card cuz they are pretty cheap and work exceptionally well if its a decent card
2007-02-08 05:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Nick #17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most graphics cards will have a s-video port.
2007-02-08 05:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by skukza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be an adapter for it....just go on CompUSA's or some other computer store's website or call the store they should be able to help u.
2007-02-08 05:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=28&SRCCODE=WEBGOOVID&CMP=KNC-GOOGL
2007-02-08 05:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by rodjared 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋