Advantages: Absolutely tiny (memory stick size) full DVB functionallity, desktop and laptop compatibility Disadvantages: Really needs a 'proper' ariel
the ubiquitous USB2 connection, it can support a sufficiently high data transfer rate to support full motion video, and is found on both laptops and desktop units.
Better still, the relentless progress of miniaturisation means you can get a full specification TV tuner built into a package no larger than a standard ?memory stick? so it?s feasible to carry it about in your pocket! (unfortunately it hasn't a 'hole' to mount on a key chain)
I have a slight confession to make, the actual item I?m reviewing isn?t exactly the same as the one described in the title ? I?ve got an AverMedia Volar HX, which is ?digital only?, but will supposedly support HD broadcasts if anyone decides to offer them on terrestrial DVB in the United Kingdom.
Parking analogue capability to one side, bith units are essentially the same.
Given that the lights are already ...
Advantages: Digital TV, Good picture quality, Excellent remote, User friendly software Disadvantages: Can't pay for some listed channels, No video editing software, Long recordings freeze the program
I had a Digital TV card before but the software was pants so I decided to buy a new card. I decided on the AVerMedia Hybrid TV + FM card because I had previously played with someone else's card and liked the look of software. I bought it online for £58.74.
INSTALLATION
Turn off the PC, pull out power (for safe measure), remove back PCI face plate, slot in card and screw it securely to the case. Then just plug in the cables at the back, install the drivers and software from the CD. Very easy and I thought the software was unexpected quickly to install. It's so easy to set up I didn't need to use the printed Quick Start Guide provided. An FM radio antenna is included but not a TV antenna, so you need to buy your own if you don't have one for the card. I would have liked for one to be included so that people whom do not have a spare ...
Advantages: Watch TV and radio, use your games consoles on your PC! Disadvantages: Pricey, but definitely worth it
I have had my AVerMediaAVerTV Studio 303 for just over a year now, because it came with my new PC, and only just set it up properly because I never thought I'd use it. I only wish now I had set it up sooner?
This TV card plugs into the back of your PC and essentially allows your PC to function just like a free view TV, so you can watch TV and listen to radio. Also you can plug in any games consoles and use them on your monitor, which is pretty cool if you have a nice monitor and a good sound system. You can also record your TV programmes to hard disk in DVD quality - even if you're not around, using the useful timer system.
The main reason I set it up though, was to consolidate my systems. I have a nice PC with a great monitor and a really good surround sound system, and a TV in another room. With my AVerMediaAVerTV Studio 303 ...
Product Information for "AVerMedia AVerVision CP130" »
General
MPN
P0A7, VISNCP130
Device Type
Digital document camera
Width
16 cm, 17 cm
Depth
17 cm, 20.6 cm
Height
45 cm
Weight
2.4 kg
Camera
Type
Colour
Video Format
NTSC, PAL
Digital Zoom
8
Still Image
1024 x 768 - up to 12 frames per second, - up to 12 frames per second
Features
Manual white balance, manual exposure, remote control, digital image freeze, auto exposure control, auto white balance, image mirror
Image sensor
Type
CMOS 1/2"
Lens construction
Focal Length
9.6 mm
Focus Adjustment
Manual
Lens Iris
F/3.0
Interfaces
Video
S-Video, composite video, VGA
Computer Interface
USB 2.0
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x display / video - composite video output - RCA
1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 PIN mini-DIN
1 x display / video - VGA input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - VGA output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x VGA cable
1 x S-Video cable
1 x composite cable
1 x USB cable
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Compliant Standards
CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, FCC
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - external AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / system requirements
Software Included
AVerVision
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits)
System Requirements Details
Windows 2000/XP/Vista - Pentium 4 - 3 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 60 MB
MacOS X 10.3 or later - PowerPC G4 - 1 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 60 MB
MacOS X 10.3 or later - Core 2 Duo - 1.83 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HD 60 MB
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
3 years warranty, 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years, Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental parameters
Operating Temperature
0 °C ... 40 °C
Manufacturer's product description
The AVerVision CP130 is a high value portable document camera including the flexible and portable design. Producing high quality images, the AVerVision CP130 also includes essential features for classroom presentation and demonstrations. The 8 times zoom allows users to clearly point out particular details. Up to 40 images can be captured to the internal memory, or both images and video and audio can be saved to a PC or MAC with the included software and USB cable. The built in LED light adds lighting to virtually any environment while optional adapters allow most microscopes to be attached.
