If you have a large and decent LCD monitor for your computer, you might wanna utilize it for watching TV shows. If you have subscription to any NTSC cable TV service or if you live in a region with over-the-air ATSC HDTV service, the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950 should be one of your top considerations. This hybrid USB TV stick comes with Hauppauge’s WinTV2000 application for watching and recording TV show and WinTV-Scheduler for scheduled recording function.
This device doesn’t work with USB 1.1 port, it only works with USB 2.0 port, preferably a dedicated port instead of a hub. If you live in an area where you can receive both digital and analog TV, you can switch between analog and digital channels automatically without the need of changing any configuration.
According to the user reviews on Amazon.com and I4U, its PVR function is awesome and easy to use. However Shane McGlaun of I4U isn’t satisfied with its quality for satellite TV channels.
