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AutumnWave OnAir GT: Tv Tuner Digital TV ATSC HDTV QAM tuner Analog VideoIn: Win95?.based on user reports. USB2: $150: 0.0/10 0 votes: View 0 comments (11970 views) Post comment. 10020 Fairbanks N. Houston Rd., Houston, TX 77064.
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The OnAir USB HDTV-GT is a remarkable piece of hardware. I liked it so much its easily one of the best products Ive reviewed. It even managed to cure my New Year's lazy spell. Amazing. The GT is able to tune just about anything, cable, digital, and the soon to be extinct, analog. The install was simple and quick, just the software and a USB cable. I've had worse from mouse installs. Once it was installed, it pulled in a surprising number of digital channels, and I was flipping channels on the remote in no time.
A few downsides that I noted aren't really the GT's fault, but with the TV stations themselves. It's almost like some of them resent the death of analog and are just phoning it in. The three big networks here, ABC, CBS, and NBC, all put out low quality content stuffed on the digital channels. Of course, when the content truly is ATSC HD, it looks awesome. All I can say is, I'm definitely supporting PBS from now on.
If youre using the OTA signals, then youre going to be fiddling with the GT's antenna a bit to get the best signal. While this isnt bad, its just that in the analog days you could tolerate a little static and still watch TV. The digital TV dont play that. Its on or its off. You either have enough signal or you dont. We found, however, the breakpoint for the GT is about 18dbs of signal. The key to getting the best reception, of course, is to have a mondo-honking antenna, preferably with an amplifier (like a Terk or Winegard), to get the widest selection of stations, the strongest signals, and the least amount stuttering. And, to borrow a quote, it's a great way to stay in shape.
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The GTs software is fairly stable, even if I was running a beta driver. It is a little bit clunky in spots. Some parts of the software, particularly the channel search and selection, are old-school, Win98 looking, and not the warm and fuzzy Mac looking I would like to see. The important part is that it is stable and it responds very quickly to either mouse or the remote. There aint much bloat here. I also noticed some blocking during fast motion on some programmes, which probably aren't the GT's fault. Also be prepared for the GT's insatiable apetite for disk space while recording or using the DRV function.
Overall, the GT provides you with free HDTV on your computer, with monster features, in a small, USB powered, transportable unit. If you're not going whole hog in building a HTPC, then this is the device for you. Therefore, I recommend OnAirs USB HDTV-GT get a recommended hardware award. Its a monster.
Current price: Price: $156.59
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Special thanks to Autumnwave, OnAir Solution, Ryan Petrusio, and Hilbert Hagedoorn, for making this review possible. As always, special thanks to the Godfather for letting me do this one. I am truly grateful.
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Easy HDTV DVR x64 is a hi-definition DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and viewer for ATSC tuners. Features include free program guide, unencrypted QAM support, records in DVR-MS video format, on screen display of channel and program information, plug-in for ATI Remote Wonder remote controls and full screen and windowed views.
Works with most ATSC tuners with a BDA driver including ATI HDTV Wonder, ATI TV Wonder 650, Dvico Fusion, Silicon Dust HDHomeRun, Autumnwave OnAir GT, and AverMedia AverTVHD A180.
FEATURES:
# Timeshift, pause, and replay live Digital/HDTV.
#Free PSIP fed program guide. Program guide data is collected from PSIP information sent along with the video and audio from the broadcaster.
# Records Digital/HDTV television shows in dvr-ms format.
#Silent background recording. No window needs to be open while a program is being recorded.
# Timer based recording.
#On screen display of channel number, channel name, channel resolution, program name, date, time, signal quality, program start and end time, program rating, volume and program description.
#Works with most MPEG-2 video and AC3 audio decoders and choice of decoder is user selectable.
# Can run full-screen or in a window.
#Works with most ATSC HDTV PCI tuner cards and external USB tuners including ATI HDTV Wonder, ATI TV Wonder 650, Dvico Fusion, HDHomeRun, AutumnWave OnAir GT and AverMedia AverTVHD A180.
# Includes plug-in for ATI Remote Wonder Plus remote controls.
#Very small program size doesn't use up your disk space.
#Clear QAM support in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
#Multiple tuner support allows you to record multiple programs at once.
Works with most ATSC tuners with a BDA driver including ATI HDTV Wonder, ATI TV Wonder 650, Dvico Fusion, Silicon Dust HDHomeRun, Autumnwave OnAir GT, and AverMedia AverTVHD A180.
FEATURES:
# Timeshift, pause, and replay live Digital/HDTV.
#Free PSIP fed program guide. Program guide data is collected from PSIP information sent along with the video and audio from the broadcaster.
# Records Digital/HDTV television shows in dvr-ms format.
#Silent background recording. No window needs to be open while a program is being recorded.
# Timer based recording.
#On screen display of channel number, channel name, channel resolution, program name, date, time, signal quality, program start and end time, program rating, volume and program description.
#Works with most MPEG-2 video and AC3 audio decoders and choice of decoder is user selectable.
# Can run full-screen or in a window.
#Works with most ATSC HDTV PCI tuner cards and external USB tuners including ATI HDTV Wonder, ATI TV Wonder 650, Dvico Fusion, HDHomeRun, AutumnWave OnAir GT and AverMedia AverTVHD A180.
# Includes plug-in for ATI Remote Wonder Plus remote controls.
#Very small program size doesn't use up your disk space.
#Clear QAM support in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
#Multiple tuner support allows you to record multiple programs at once.