The WinTV-PVR-250 MCE-Kit Personal Video Recorder from Hauppauge turns your computer into a PVR. The PCI expansion card allows you to watch and record analog TV signals, right on your desktop. It allows you to input video directly from a cable TV, antenna, RCA, or S-Video source. The card also features an integrated FM radio tuner. This is a great choice for watching and recording television programs on your computer.
Designed for Windows XP MCE
This kit is designed for use with the Windows XP Media Center Edition. It does not include a remote control or software. In addition to XP MCE, the card is compatible with third-party applications such as SageTV and BeyondTV. It can also be used with Linux applications such as MythTV.
PVR Capabilities
The WinTV-PVR turns your computer into a powerful personal video recorder. Video is recorded and compressed using the advanced MPEG-2 compression algorithm, which is the industry standard for DVD discs.
FM Tuning
The card features an integrated FM tuner. This allows you to listen to your favorite radio station when you are at your computer.