A few days ago I hooked up with the fine folks at AVerMedia to learn a little more about their upcoming USB HD DVR ($199). This device, like the Hauppauge HD-PVR (~$200), captures HD video (up to 1080i) via component input — therefore allowing you to utilize the “analog hole” for cable and satellite television recording. My interview with AVerMedia was with Stephen Dix, VP of Sales & Marketing and Dominic Wong from engineering. I’m really glad I had the chance to talk one-on-one with these guys as it gave me good insight into where AVerMedia is and where they plan to be going forward. And the basic takeaway from my conversation is that AVerMedia is very serious about HTPC, working towards increasing their presence in the U.S. market.
Looks promising (and the exterior is surely more attractive than Hauppauge’s)… but your desire for a v2 before v1 has even launched, for 5.1 audio output, is cause for concern.
Hi Dave,
The correct name of the products is “AVerTV USB HD DVR”
AVerMedia AVerTV USB HD DVR is too long and redundant. So we went with the company name and abbreviated product name while attempting to honor the non-standard capitalizations.