DVB TV Card that works with linux, recommendations?

neocookie · 03-23-2006, 09:20 AM

Hi all

I'm in the market for a DVB tv card/adapter for my dell. I'm looking for recommendations, though I don't have a massive budget.

Can anyone offer suggestions?

GrueMaster · 03-24-2006, 02:24 AM

While I can't give you any personal recommendations, I would suggest checking out the mythtv.org site. They have a hardware list that is usually fairly current.

I doubt that you will find any vendor supported linux compatible cards, though.

neocookie · 03-24-2006, 03:04 AM

Not bothered about vendor support, just looking for some recommendations. I'll have a look at the site, too, see what they suggest.

Any other commentors?

barbex · 03-24-2006, 05:13 AM

Your best bet would be this:

http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

look under supported hardware for DVB-C, DVB-S and DVB-T.

Personally I can recommend the Avermedia AverTV 771 DVB-T, it works well.

maroonbaboon · 03-24-2006, 09:01 PM

Is this a desktop or notebook? Asking for 'card/adapter' is a bit ambiguous. If it is a notebook I think your only option is a USB adapter. There are some listed on the linuxtv site given in the previous post.

You may need to compile a new kernel as a lot of DVB support has been added in the last few months.

neocookie · 03-30-2006, 08:45 AM

Well, I'm using a desktop at the moment, but if I can find a really good USB adapter I'd be happier. Thinking about switching to a laptop in the near future.