USB DVB-T TV Tuner Recorder Receiver
595362
this product is not for use in Haiti, i think i'm the last new buyer and this can start in any computer i use. 2 possibilities - 1_ is not for use in Haiti 2_ is broken; don't bought this product!
1426772
Having used several other brands of DTV USB TV Tuners, I expected the performance of this product to be similar.  Though released in 2009 its performance is superb, and I suspect its VSB demodulator (ATI T-507) is a 6th Generation type, akin to the Auvitek 8522 and Samsung S5H1411 found in other dongles.  It picked up all my Los Angeles digital channels (122 total program streams) with ease.  The Total Media recording software that comes with the device installed flawlessly on my Windows 7 32-bit laptops, and performed perfectly.  I did have to finagle the installation on a Windows 8 64-bit desktop by tricking the drivers into thinking it was loading into a Windows XP Service Pack 3 environment (using the Compatibility Troubleshooter function), but once past that hurdle, it performed every bit as well as on the Windows 7 PCs.  Curiously, it would not work in the Windows 7 compatibility mode on the Windows 8 PC.  Go figure.  The actual tuner inside is an NXP TDA-18271HD silicon type.  It and the demodulator seem well-matched.  The only criticism I have is that the signal strength monitor for the DTV signals is a simple 6 step bar-graph indicator; I would have preferred more detail expressed numerically as to SNR and even bitrate.  Other than that, this device is a real gem.  I only wish I had discovered it sooner!
3757469
Easy installation, works well with Windows 7 media center, using throw away desktop as DVR for OTA TV.  Split antennae with a HD Homerun Extend, setup records 4 programs with no problems.
2558083
Great Hardware; Software Lacking

The USB tuner itself works flawlessly.  WinTV 8.5 software gives an error "No Tuner Available" without any recourse to understand or troubleshoot the problem.  No doubt, it is caused by conflicts with other software on my system, as turning off, disabling and / or uninstalling other programs that might use or access the tuner allows the Hauppauge WinTV-DualHD USB 2.0 tuner and WinTV software to work well.  Also, the IR controller works well when the program is first started, but it unexpectedly switches to controlling the computer's functions rather than WinTV, even when focus is clearly set to the TV program (Windows 10 Pro).
554673
This little converter worked perfect. I connected it from a Direct TV receiver to a Onkyo AV receiver. I love the small form factor because I don't like a lot of big boxes everywhere in my rack. I would order again.
2940698
Works fine. I use it with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center to record and view TV from an HD antenna. It's a little bit wide, so you might want to use a short USB extension so it doesn't block your other USB ports.
1349903
Glad I opted for this tuner, it works perfectly with my windows media center system.  Be sure to download the latest drivers.
4918689
Just what the doctor ordered - this little gem allowed me to connect my recorder to the TIVO Mini - cool. The Mini has an AV port that is composite Yellow plus sound on R/L. But my  device has RCA plugs for all three. Just plug your RCA male plugs into the females on this and plug it into the AV port on the Mini. Easy!
2501784
I used this USB to serial module to build a cable to program my QYT KT-8900 dual band transceiver.  It works perfectly with every version of Windows I've tried it with, 7, 8.1 and Windows 10.  No issues with counterfeit chips or back-dating drivers.
3076260
Nice tuner, combine with either cable or an over the air antenna to get great TV reception on your computer.  I am using Windows 10 and it seems to run just great.
1667495
I've been looking at buying a TV Tuner for my computer for a long time and settled on this one because of the price/features. I put this into my computer, drivers installed through Windows 7 automatically immediately (64 bit). I then installed WinTV7 from the CD it came with and set up TV signal. It found all of my analog channels no problem (I just get basic cable with channels 2-78). Then I tried configuring for Digital/clear QAM channels just to see what would happen (I don't get digital on any of my TVs, including my HDTVs besides like 5 HDTV channels that EVERYONE gets in my town such as NBC [news channels]). The tuner found about 40 unencrypted digital channels that work completely fine! Comparing the Digital channels to Analog, there is definitely a big difference in quality. However, I prefer using Windows Media Center. When I tried finding the digital channels in that, it didn't work. However, I still prefer using Media Center because the guide is a lot easier to use and recording is easier.

CAUTION: do not buy this tuner for the remote. The remote I received did not work at all. I found a $2 replacement for the remote which was an app for my ipod touch called InControl. Works great. If the remote had worked, this would have been 5 stars. (SEE UPDATE BELOW)

Pros:
-easy to install/use
-works in Windows 7
-works with 64bit OS
-picks up a good signal of the channels
-recordings are the same quality as live tv
-works in Media Center
-turned my PC into TiVo for $50

Cons:
-remote doesn't work (See update below)
-occasionally channels will have static and be a little flaky (but this is more likely the cable I have plugged into it than the card)
-digital wouldn't work in WMC

Conclusion:
Regardless of the remote that doesn't work,(see update below) this was well worth the money. It installed without a hitch, works great in Media Center, and now I can record all the shows that I like and never have time to watch when they are on TV. If you are someone like me that likes a few TV shows but don't have the time during the week when new episodes air to watch it, this is perfect for you. It is the cheapest TV Tuner you will find, but still works well for the function of watching live TV or recording.

------------Update 7/14/2011--------------- (changed from 4 to 5 stars because of this)
I contacted Hauppauge customer service about the remote not working. After a few emails back and forth trying to troubleshoot, when we determined we thought it was a faulty IR Receiver cable, the guy sent me a new one, free of charge, no shipping costs either. Arrived 3 days later. Plugged it in. Now I have the remote working in both WinTV7 AND in WMC! Great customer service
1415153
I have this DVD recorder for over 6 months now and I am overall satisfied with it.  Prior to this I also tried Samsung HDTV tuner, which is a good product, but returned it as I also wanted a DVD recorder besides a Digital Tuner. This unit is good combination, specially if your needs are only 480P. I have eit connected to my 480P infocus projector.

Good:
- Digital tuner is great. I have connected it to my Analog tuner and built in QAM tuner receives all (around 10) broadcast channels. Reception quality of HD broadcast channels is great, almost DVD quality.
- DVD recording is excellent, specially in 2 hrs mode. Couple of days back I recorded Olympic opening ceremony and it came out great.
- Has both optical and coax digial audio outputs.
- Does up-conversion through HDMI interface.

Not so good:
- Touch sensitive buttons on front panel are great technology but not very convenient to use.

Bad:
- USB interface can only play mp3s and jpeg file connected through a USB memory stick. It can NOT play video files like Divx format files.
- Remote control does not have lighted keys. It's kind of difficult to find your way through the maze of buttons in a dark room while watching a movie on projector.

Overall I am satisfied with this product. Prices of these DVD recorders with ATSC tuners have not come down much since I bought it 6 months back.
2514135
We subscribe to DirectTV but wanted to use an OTA antenna also to pick up more local stations.  To do this, Direct TV requires an AM21 OTA Tuner be connected to the  DTV receiver via USB connections.  However, the only available cable hardwired in the walls from our mechanical closet to the DTV receiver location was Cat5e.  I used these adapter/extenders to make the transition and they worked perfectly.  The AM21 tuner loads the local channels it receives to the on screen program guide along with the rest of DirectTVs programming.  Great, great product for very specific applications.
539910
Shipping was amazingly fast. I needed a tuner to give my LED monitor TV capabilities. Using the included HDMI cable, it does exactly that. The antennae seemed flimsy and I was, at first, concerned I would have to purchase another but when I hooked it up, I found I got a lot of channels. I am amazed at the DVR capabilities as well [when a USB drive is attached}. Speaking of USB, I attached a drive with TV shows on it and the box plays AVI and MP4 files flawlessly. It may play other files as well but I have not tested it yet. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase.
3594898
Works great and easy to use. Converts vinyl records and cassettes to mp3s. Able to listen to records and tapes while recording. Really can boost up the input sound while recording. It is a great replacement for my old stereo receiver which no longer works!
2558063
hot tuner, works well and has a digital record capability storing off-air video to a USB 3.0 flash drive. i highly recommend it.
235047
Gets better reception than my former Netgear MA111 USB adaptor for both TIVO and Windows XP Home edition computer.  Painless to setup.