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tortise at paradise

Sep 6, 2008, 7:21 PM

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Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD

Can anyone clarify the distinction between these two cards? Was the HD clarification added later to the same card, or are they different cards with different SD / HD capabilities? The HD has two DIB chips:

3000P-2122a-G
DVB Portable
7125200
0738-200-A

Asked differently, are they both HD capable with dual DVB-T tuners?

With thanks

Kind regards
David

ken.dixon at clear

Sep 7, 2008, 3:42 AM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Hi David,
I have the standard Hauppauge NOVA-T-500, and it is
definitely HD capable, and has dual tuners. I suspect
Hauppauge have just tacked on the 'HD' to make it sound
cooler.
I would recommend this card if you are think of buying one.
Be aware it consists of two USB tuners and a USB hub built
onto the PCI card, I know this sounds like a hack, but it
works well.

Ken

----- Original Message Follows -----
> Can anyone clarify the distinction between these two
> cards? Was the HD clarification added later to the same
> card, or are they different cards with different SD / HD
> capabilities? The HD has two DIB chips:
>
> 3000P-2122a-G
> DVB Portable
> 7125200
> 0738-200-A
>
> Asked differently, are they both HD capable with dual
> DVB-T tuners?
>
> With thanks
>
> Kind regards
> David
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g.woollett at irl

Sep 7, 2008, 2:27 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Kenneth Dixon wrote:
> Hi David,
> I have the standard Hauppauge NOVA-T-500, and it is
> definitely HD capable, and has dual tuners. I suspect
> Hauppauge have just tacked on the 'HD' to make it sound
> cooler.
> I would recommend this card if you are think of buying one.
> Be aware it consists of two USB tuners and a USB hub built
> onto the PCI card, I know this sounds like a hack, but it
> works well.
>
> Ken
>
>
I have one of these, they work fine.
Gutted though, the distributor I deal with has just dropped them $25 in
price to $95+GST. >:o
Great value for money compared to the sat cards IMHO.

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scott at tw

Sep 7, 2008, 2:59 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Graeme Woollett wrote:
> Kenneth Dixon wrote:
>
>> Hi David,
>> I have the standard Hauppauge NOVA-T-500, and it is
>> definitely HD capable, and has dual tuners. I suspect
>> Hauppauge have just tacked on the 'HD' to make it sound
>> cooler.
>> I would recommend this card if you are think of buying one.
>> Be aware it consists of two USB tuners and a USB hub built
>> onto the PCI card, I know this sounds like a hack, but it
>> works well.
>>
>> Ken
>>
>>
>>
> I have one of these, they work fine.
> Gutted though, the distributor I deal with has just dropped them $25 in
> price to $95+GST. >:o
> Great value for money compared to the sat cards IMHO.
>
Hi Graeme,

Im interested to find out what supplier you are dealing with? I was
about to order 2 cards today when I saw your post.

Regards,
Scott
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g.woollett at irl

Sep 7, 2008, 4:56 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

It looks like they made a boo boo, they've changed the price and it's
now $111+GST

4613084 <http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>
*Hauppauge WinTV-NovaT 500HD PCI Dual Tuner TV Receiver * *Dual Tuners
allow you to watch and record two channels simultaneously *Two built-in
HD DVB-T receivers *Retail box with Media Centre Remote Control
Hauppauge WinTV Nova T 500 HD PCI TV Tuner
<http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>

Yes $111.00 $169.00

Dealer is BDT (Black Diamond Technologies), not retail account is needed.
> Hi Graeme,
>
> Im interested to find out what supplier you are dealing with? I was
> about to order 2 cards today when I saw your post.
>
> Regards,
> Scott
>
>> _______________________________________________

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steven at openmedia

Sep 7, 2008, 5:39 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

On 8/09/2008, at 11:56 AM, Graeme Woollett wrote:

> It looks like they made a boo boo, they've changed the price and it's
> now $111+GST
>
> 4613084 <http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>
> *Hauppauge WinTV-NovaT 500HD PCI Dual Tuner TV Receiver * *Dual Tuners
> allow you to watch and record two channels simultaneously *Two built-
> in
> HD DVB-T receivers *Retail box with Media Centre Remote Control
> Hauppauge WinTV Nova T 500 HD PCI TV Tuner
> <http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>
>
> Yes $111.00 $169.00
>
>
> Dealer is BDT (Black Diamond Technologies), not retail account is
> needed.

Some retailers have even got it below dealer price

http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=6218

119.70 inc GST

Steve

>
>> Hi Graeme,
>>
>> Im interested to find out what supplier you are dealing with? I was
>> about to order 2 cards today when I saw your post.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Scott
>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>
>
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barryc at bcsystems

Sep 7, 2008, 6:12 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Or has it been a big influx of new stock at the new exchange rate?

On Mon, 2008-09-08 at 11:56 +1200, Graeme Woollett wrote:
> It looks like they made a boo boo, they've changed the price and it's
> now $111+GST
>
> 4613084 <http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>
> *Hauppauge WinTV-NovaT 500HD PCI Dual Tuner TV Receiver * *Dual Tuners
> allow you to watch and record two channels simultaneously *Two built-in
> HD DVB-T receivers *Retail box with Media Centre Remote Control
> Hauppauge WinTV Nova T 500 HD PCI TV Tuner
> <http://www.bdt.co.nz/product/iteminfo.aspx?item=4613084>
>
> Yes $111.00 $169.00
>
>
> Dealer is BDT (Black Diamond Technologies), not retail account is needed.
> > Hi Graeme,
> >
> > Im interested to find out what supplier you are dealing with? I was
> > about to order 2 cards today when I saw your post.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Scott
> >
> >> _______________________________________________
>
>
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g.woollett at irl

Sep 7, 2008, 6:30 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

>
> Some retailers have even got it below dealer price
>
> http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=6218
>
> 119.70 inc GST
>
> Steve
This dealers prices often fall into that category.

However for the convenience of nipping 5km down the road and dealing
with somebody local, especially for RMAs, has some appeal. Especially
for the impatient like myself.

The courier fee from Auckland for me inevitably makes the product the
same price anyway, for you business guys of course this doesn't apply.

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steven at openmedia

Sep 7, 2008, 8:38 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

On 7/09/2008, at 10:42 PM, Kenneth Dixon wrote:

> Hi David,
> I have the standard Hauppauge NOVA-T-500, and it is
> definitely HD capable, and has dual tuners. I suspect
> Hauppauge have just tacked on the 'HD' to make it sound
> cooler.
> I would recommend this card if you are think of buying one.
> Be aware it consists of two USB tuners and a USB hub built
> onto the PCI card, I know this sounds like a hack, but it
> works well.
>

Just tried one of the "HD" boxed variants under Ubuntu 8.04 with no
issues.

I think the main difference is for Windows users as the HD version
comes with freeview|HD compatible software now.

Steve

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ross.jemima at gmail

Sep 7, 2008, 10:13 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Hey everyone,

Just thought I would comment. I bought this card from computer lounge a couple of weeks ago. The card is recognised by recent kernels out of the box and after some initial mythtv config issues it works great. Computer lounge give really great service it arrived in one or two days from order placement and the courier costs seem to be included in the price (don't quote me on that but thats what I remember).

Graeme Woollett wrote:

Some retailers have even got it below dealer price http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=6218"]http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=6218 119.70 inc GST Steve
This dealers prices often fall into that category. However for the convenience of nipping 5km down the road and dealing with somebody local, especially for RMAs, has some appeal. Especially for the impatient like myself. The courier fee from Auckland for me inevitably makes the product the same price anyway, for you business guys of course this doesn't apply. _______________________________________________ mythtvnz mailing list mythtvnz[at]lists.linuxnut.co.nz http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/mythtvnz"]http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/mythtvnz Archives http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/mythtvnz/"]http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/mythtvnz/

tortise at paradise

Sep 7, 2008, 11:10 PM

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Re The card is recognised by recent kernels out of the box and after some initial mythtv config issues it works great.

When you say it "works great", I hope you do not mind if I ask what do you mean by that?
Are you displaying HD TV3 fine with it?
At what resolutions?
What channels can you get and display correctly with the card?
Thank you for all the other responses also.

Kind regards
David
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross and Jemima
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graeme.joy at paradise

Sep 8, 2008, 1:48 AM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

Tortise wrote:
> Re The card is recognised by recent kernels out of the box and after
> some initial mythtv config issues it works great.
>
> When you say it "works great", I hope you do not mind if I ask what do
> you mean by that?
> Are you displaying HD TV3 fine with it?
> At what resolutions?
> What channels can you get and display correctly with the card?
> Thank you for all the other responses also.
>
> Kind regards
> David
Lots of noise about Myth & HD lately on the list, mostly caused by me
(sorry guys). I use it at 1920x1080 (HDMI/DVI) with CoreAVC.
TV3 still has some issues, some CPU related in my case, and some with
TV3 deinterlacing looking a bit seedy. The other SD interlaced channels
look OK.
TV1&2 are pretty good. If you want to try, bring a fast (preferably
Intel) CPU. You will also most likely have to build it from source if
you want to use CoreAVC. If you want MythTV to be rock solid, DVB-T
isn't for you just yet. Having said that I've had few problems with my
lastest build

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nick.rout at gmail

Sep 8, 2008, 2:17 PM

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Re: Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 and Hauppauge NOVA-T-500 HD [In reply to]

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 6:10 PM, Tortise <tortise[at]paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> Re The card is recognised by recent kernels out of the box and after some
> initial mythtv config issues it works great.
>
> When you say it "works great", I hope you do not mind if I ask what do you
> mean by that?
> Are you displaying HD TV3 fine with it?
> At what resolutions?
> What channels can you get and display correctly with the card?
> Thank you for all the other responses also.
>

What you need to realise is that the card does not display anything.
It just dumps the stream it receives to the PCI bus, and myth dumps it
to hard drive. Whatever resolution, bitrate and codec that are
broadcast is dumped, there is no processing of the video & audio
streams on the card. (Other than to tune a particular transponder and
extract the particular PID's - although that latter part may indeed be
done in software).

So any card that has linux drivers and a good tuner (and they do vary)
should give the same results.

The key to actually watching is the playback software and the power of
your system - which is mainly dependent on the CPU.

Apparently the popcornhour playback devices are shortly to get he-aac
sound support, at which time they should be great for playback from a
myth box via uPnP.

Nick.

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