TV card software

[jonn220]

I bought a pinnacle dvb-t pci tv card, and the software it comes with is awful, i didnt expect that much as it was only 25 pounds, some other members have said on here that most tv cards are the samee with different sorftware and it should be possible to use another companys...

could someone tell me how to do this and recommend some for me please. thank you in advance.

[mpeach]

mediaportal http://www.team-mediaportal.com/ is the way to go, free and constantly updated.

[scrandman]

Other apps can be found here. Warning though that some are unstable and others are pretty poor. There's some half decent ones in there too though:

http://www.tv-cards.com/allapps.php

[ickleric]

i am thinking of buying a Pinnacle DVB-T PCI Digital TV Tuner. It says it comes with a remote control and the card is pci. So does it have some sort of ir extender cable to go from the card to round the front of the pc so it will pick up your remote control signals?

[Funkstar]

TV card remotes vary, but yes, the sensor will be at the end of a long(ish) cable. Some plug directly into the card with a mono 3.5mm jack. Others have USB IR/RF recievers.