SiliconDust HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner (ATSC)

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Product Highlights

  • Dual ATSC Tuners
  • ClearQAM Support
  • Ethernet Interface
  • Windows XP and Vista Compatibility

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The HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner from Silicon Dust is a network TV tuner, compatible with Windows systems. Featuring 2 ATSC TV tuners, each with ClearQAM support, the tuner can be shared among multiple Windows computers on an Ethernet network.

Multiple HDHomeRun tuners can be used on the same network, making it a great choice for users who require access to more than 2 digital TV tuners simultaneously. It doesn't take up an expansion port on your PC, making it a great choice for notebook users.

Dual ATSC tuners support 1080i broadcasts
ClearQAM support for access to unencrypted digital cable streams
Multiple computers can control the HDHomeRun; tuners are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis
Works with popular DVR software including Windows Media Center, Elgato EyeTV, MythTV, SnapStream BeyondTV, SageTV, mediaPortal, GB-PVR VLC, and TSReader
Windows XP and Vista compatibility; support for Linux and Mac OS X via third-party software
Device Type TV Tuner
AV Formats
Video System ATSC
Video Formats 8-VSB, QAM64/256
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Audio Formats Digital
Tuner
TV 2x ATSC
FM None
DTV 2x ATSC
TV Options
Time Shift Software Dependent
Closed Caption Support Software Dependent
Channel Preview Software Dependent
Connectors
TV Input 2x RF
Video None
Audio None
General
Agency Certifications FCC
System Requirements Computer: 2.8GHz Pentium 4
Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended)
Hard Drive: 1-4GB per 30 minutes of DTV recording
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista; Mac OS X and Linux support via third-party software only
Hardware: Ethernet network
Dimensions (WxHxD) Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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SiliconDust HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner (ATSC)
 
4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

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Pros

  • Crisp picture (3)
  • Easy installation (3)
  • Fast connection (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home (3)

    REVIEWS

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    4.0

    Great solution for OTA needs

    By mlc9

    from Tennessee

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Crisp Picture
    • Easy Installation
    • Fast Connection

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home

      Comments about SiliconDust HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner (ATSC):

      A solid choice for over the air antenna needs. Installation was a breeze, and channels look very good. The tuner may have brought in one less station that a straight antenna run, but it wasn't a channel I watched anyway.

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      5.0

      Great Product

      By Brian B

      from Plano, Texas

      About Me Power User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Crisp Picture
      • Easy Installation
      • Fast Connection

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Movies
        • Office
        • Sports

        Comments about SiliconDust HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner (ATSC):

        I love this box.
        CD in box didn't work, but I downloaded the app with no problem.
        The tuner picks up more channels off my antenna than my regular TV.
        The picture is perfect by my untrained eye.
        I just use the included Quick TV application on Windows 7.

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        4.0

        Better than stand-alone tuner cards

        By Electronics user

        from Philadelphia, PA

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Crisp Picture
        • Easy Installation
        • Fast Connection

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about SiliconDust HDHomeRun Networked Digital TV Tuner (ATSC):

          Pros:

          ATSC reception with an indoor antenna is better than ATI tuner cards.
          Integrates fairly well with Win 7.
          The supplied Quick TV app properly maps clear QAM channels automatically.
          Very clear picture for ATSC.
          Clear QAM picture quality is OK but the limitation is the cable co using lower bit rate QAM streams and resolutions. It's fine for a PC.

          Cons:

          The Win 7 Media Center usually requires a manual clear QAM to channel description mapping but the manufacture's web site walks you through the process. Not a big con.

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