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Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows
The WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows from Hauppauge is an internal PCI Express TV tuner card, for use in Windows operating systems. The card will allow you to tune ATSC, NTSC, and Clear QAM TV signals with your computer. The included software features full PVR functionality, including program scheduling. A remote control is also included.
- ATSC, NTSC, and Clear QAM tuning
- Included SoftPVR software turns your computer into a full-featured DVR
- Capture video from S-Video sources
- Low-profile form factor for installation in slimline chassis
- Remote control included
| Device Type | PCI Express x1 |
| AV Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video System | NTSC, ATSC, Clear QAM |
| Video Formats | SD, HD |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio Formats | Stereo |
| Tuner | |
|---|---|
| TV | NTSC |
| FM | None |
| DTV | ATSC, Clear QAM |
| TV Options | |
|---|---|
| Time Shift | Yes |
| Closed Caption Support | None |
| Channel Preview | None |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| TV Input | 1x RF |
| Video | 1x S-Video |
| Audio | 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-in |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Agency Certifications | FCC |
| System Requirements |
Computer: 2.2GHz Pentium 4 Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista Graphics: 64MB Hardware: Sound card, PCI Express slot, CD-ROM drive |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (5)
- Easy to use (5)
- Good graphics quality (5)
- Reliable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday (5)
- Multimedia (5)
- Movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (4), Cinephile (3), Power user (3)
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Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
short card exposes more of graphics adapter heat sink for cooler operation especially under HD video & gaming load loads.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Graphic Design
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
easy install and software was a breeze. runs great and had a resonable price with free shipping. what more could you ask for with a internet buy! thanks. will always check you first.
Pros
- Good Graphics Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
This card was automatically recognized by Ubuntu 11.04 and the correct driver was loaded. I've just started setting an application to view TV with it. The natural choice would be Mythtv but it'd difficult to set up and I want is viewing, not recording so I decided to try Me-TV. The trick to setup was to find a configuration file with all the QAM256 frequencies used by Comcast for Fresno CA. Using the Standard frequency set only 30 channels were discovered. To get the rest like USA and SyFy I still need to find those frequencies. Comcast isn't user friendly when it comes to technical information. No doubt I will solve my problem over time but for now the channels that were discovered work well.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
This product is still relatively new to me, but I like it so far. The quality on my SD channels isn't as good as I'd hope, but the HD channels look perfect.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
- Works in Ubuntu
Cons
- RC doesn't work
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
- Multimedia
- MythTV
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
I installed the TV Tuner on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx. At first it didn't seem to work straight out of the box, but it was just a problem of the driver in Ubuntu. Very easy to fix though, in less than an hour it was working perfectly. Works great with the MythTV Server I have on my Ubuntu also.
Only thing I don't like about it is that to get the remote control working, you must use a IR receiver on USB. The cable that was given does not work on Ubuntu. But that is the only thing I couldn't get to working out of the box.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
Use it to watch over the air digital TV in Northern Maine. Very easy install and setup. Much better than Windows Media Center. Win TV pulls in more channels than Media Center. Hooked up my VCR with the provided S video adapter. Now I can watch and record all my old VCR tapes.Media Center would not allow VCR or other external signals. I highly recommend this product!!
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Quality Output
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
downloaded and installed the latest drivers from Hauppauge site. works awesome in my windows 7 machine, with windows Media center. Using for HTPC. Use it to record OTA signal, excellent quality.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
Comments about Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows:
You have to use the Direct TV remote to change channels and the Hauppauge remote to change the vol. Tech support was not able to resolve the problem.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Cables
- Price: $9.49
What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- Batteries
- Remote Control Receiver Cable
- Software CD-ROM with WinTV and Utilities
- Quick Installation Guide
- Half-Height Bracket for Use in Low-Profile Chassis
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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