> On Tue, 2009-06-02 at 14:30 -0230, Corey Quilliam wrote:
>> I just had a quick question. I'm getting my computer replaced, and
>> with regards to the tv tuner, I have a choice between the HVR1600 and
>> the HVR1800. With regards to Linux compatibility, which one would be
>> better suited?
>
>
> Both should be well supported.
>
> The cx18 driver has a slight advantage in:
> - has working FM radio support
> - let's LIRC attach for IR
> - working VBI (I'm not sure if the cx23885 driver has VBI working)
>
> The HVR-1800 has an advantage in that it's PCIe vs PCI. PCI slots are
> hard to come by on modern computers. Don't plan to use PCI slots unless
> you have to.
But does not yet support ntsc (analogue) as of yet does it?
or am I missing something...
--Robert
>
>
> I use the HVR-1600 with MythTV. I have no experience with the HVR-1800.
>
>
>> I'm normally running the latest Ubuntu 64-bit.
>
> 64 bit isn't an issue really.
>
>>From what I see on the mailing lists, Ubuntu can bring some headaches
> when building the latest driver from the v4l-dvb repository. The
> cx23885 driver (HVR-1800) changes at a slower pace than the cx18 driver
> (HVR-1600), so if you're not into building the latest driver frequently,
> the cx23885 driver has an edge there.
>
>
> (Disclaimer: I'm a Fedora user. I actively maintain the cx18 driver for
> the HVR-1600. I have only submitted one fix to cx23885 driver for the
> HVR-1800 when someone griped it was broken in interacting with an
> HVR-1200.)
>
> Regards,
> Andy
>
>> Thanks,
>>
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>> Corey Quilliam
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