On Sun, 8 Dec 2002 09:29:58 +1100 "Mal Goris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, > > I want to make a PVR that can also save my recorded shows to DivX and then > play DivX (on CD-R). A Sigma-Cirrus Harmony card ( > http://www.sigmadesigns.com/products/harmony.htm ) with a VIA Technologies > Mini-ITX ( http://www.mini-itx.com/ ) seems to be an ideal solution. The > only problem is that the Harmony card is a reference design and as such > costs a fortune. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that is making this > card in large quantities for use by consumers? > I don't think this is entirely practical. There are about four active Linux PVR projects, all using different capture and video card hardware, all of it very cheap, and all of it can do what you want. Have a look around. Torsten