PC TV help

[Bernard]

Sometimes people seem to post some nice TV screen captures.

I was just wondering if anyone can recommend (or not) a TV card that doesn't fuck up your Windows OS. I'm looking for a digital one, and the Nebula-electronics.com seems pretty good?

Any replies much appreciated. Unless, of course, you just make fun of my shite name.

[Bernard]

Please ignore the question mark above that gives the impression I'm French.

[Cerys]

Are you French?  Just wondering if your name is pronounced 'Bernard' or 'Bernard'.

I clearly have nothing better to do right now.  Hey ho.

[MojoJojo]

Most of the cheaper cards are more or less identical, hardware wise.
Software wise... hmmm, none of them have great software as far as I am aware... I got a VisionPlus DVB-T card, channel changing was slow, insisted on ordering channels by multiplex (confusing), couldn't switch aspect ration when a channel changed from widescreen and back again buggy etc... Also the teletext/Program guide were screwy...

Before I go on with this, are you looking at an analogue or digital card?

[Bernard]

Nah, it's my user ID only thank god.

I'm not Welsh either, even if I live in Mid Glamorgan, neighbour! And I know a Carys too (which OK is not exactly your name).

[Bernard]

A digital TV card. Thanks.

[MojoJojo]

I did try and find some decent windows software before I put my card in a linux box (mplayer which works great by the way). The main problem is the software is either: A)extremely expensive  B)works with 1 or 2 specific cards.

I think the Nebula cards are quite popular. Have a google and see if you can find any good share/free ware for it, and whether people like that software.
From the reviews I read, the software that comes with most cards is pretty shit.