On 4/13/05, Niklas Brunlid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As I'm probably about to replace the PVR250 in my Pundit I have to decide
between a new 250, a 150 (or 150MCE or 150LP), or a 500. Has anyone used a
500 in a Pundit (old or new)? Is it a tight fit? The 250 fits but there is
less than 1mm between the edge of the card and the metal case...
/ Niklas
I also would like to know if the PVR-500 will fit into the Pundit.
Interesting that your PVR-250 has 1mm clearance in your Pundit. I have to
contort my Pundit case to insert the PVR-250 and the card has less that zero
clearance (I'm probably stressing the PCI riser card).
It could be because I have PVR350 in the lower PCI slot - maybe it pushes the case outwards, giving more clearance to the PVR250. :)
I wonder if the Pundit's PCI slot is in violation of the PCI mechanical spec. or the PVR-250?
My guess would be the 250 (and the entire PVR line, except the 150LP) - the edge of the circuit board is way outside the end of the metal bracket!
I find that the Pundit is nearly a perfect low-cost machine for MythTV. Its
only drawbacks are:
- the PCI card size problem
- the lack of optical sound ports on the back
- the lack of FireWire on the back
I've never used those ports, but with the exception for DV I don't see the point of having them in the front. Lack of space in the back?
- the lack of linux drivers for the 4-in-1 card reader
Would be nice to have.
- single IDE header, single serial header
Never use the serial, but I'd very much like a SATA connector or two. Makes more sense in such a compact box.
But for only $130 you get a lot of what you need for a MythTV box: - Svideo, Composite, DVI, and VGA out.
Well, the SVideo/Composite is as good as most other GFX card TV-out offerings, i.e. ties to the GFX card and sucks at "real" TV out. :)
- small, quite form factor - integrated CPU fan
Mine gave up after less than 6 months and the new one doesn't fit the funnel.
- good linux driver support (except the 4-in-1 reader) - Integrated LAN - Integrated LPT port (for useful LEDs
/ Niklas
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