AIW vs PCI tuner

[billywiggins]

I was wondering what the major difference in an All In Wonder is versus getting just a Tuner? Is it basically the graphics capabillites of the AIW, basically helping in gaming, etc., and the Tuner would be just for capturing? I have a pretty good card right now, 9700 Pro and Im not looking to upgrade any time soon, although i would like to buy a fairly cheap PCI tuner card to capture some Tv and VHS tapes to my PC, what would be the best thing to do and what are my best options for a pure tuner card, PCI/USB/Firewire doesnt matter, just not very expensive but with good results? I know Im not being too picky and not asking for very much . opinions are very welcome, thanks!

[lordsmurf]

Theatre chips on AIW vs. crap BT/CX on the TV Wonder cards

[billywiggins]

Thanks, that pretty much sums it up, didnt think about that.

I like that digitalfaq link in your sig, it has some good info.

[Heavensent]

i'm using 2 cards at the moment.
an old tv tuner card, pinnacle pctv pro (works grate ,uses a brooktree)

and a capture card, Averdvd ezmaker (better picture, uses a phillips SAA7130HL), but its not a tuner - just a capture card.

the Averdvd is grate and doesnt cost much, you can get one with a tuner.
but use other software than what it comes with - its a joke.

the AIW is grate, but you dont need it - so why bother?
get a nice tuner card and capture to avi, the videos will look better
than the AIW any way.