Vista + HDTV = Tivo Killer?
Posted on January 18th, 2007 in Gadgets | 4 Comments »
After my rocky start with the Vista deployment (See my two stories: Vista – The Fresh Install & Vista – The Upgrade: Not so much) I am now moving on to my most ambitious Vista tweaking yet “insert dramatic music hereâ€â€¦ Vista as a Media Center.
To that end I have picked up the Artec T14A USB2 ATSC receiver. Thus far it’s been a trying install but that has been due to tracking down the right Vista Drivers. After talking with the right folks in support I now have the critical driver – Level 2.0.0.17 (linked here if you need it.) Once this was installed my TV tuner came to life.
Not only does the Artec T14A feature a small Dongle for the actual USB device; it’s also features a compact / travel friendly Antenna. Despite its size and flexible construction performance of this antenna seamed very good on the CES trade show floor.
Next up is the bevy of test on the product, but stay tuned, this could just prove to be the long awaited media center to put an end to the loving caresses I reserve only for my Tivo, oh and my family too I suppose.
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Very interesting, BUT!, can it (Vista Media Center) bring sattv, on-air HD and TIVO into one fold, all working harmoniously…now that would be somthing!
Stan
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Yes, I need that elusive DirecTV card!
Where is the link to download the 2.0.0.17 driver?
Sorry about that, link should be there now.