After a lightweight DVB Software? Are there any!?

[LeperousDust]

Just something simple, akin to VideoLan?

Ability to record, pause, and look at a basic epg would be great, had a look around but i really can't find anything that doesn't have all the bells and whilstles and big skins and designed to be readable at 10' ect! I haven't seen much but i was thinking something a little like eyeTV but for windows...

I've used Media Portal and GB-PVR but theyre trying to do too much for me, i want back to basics. This is my PC i use VideoLan for videos, Foobar for audio and *insert something lightweight* for my TV! Convergance sucks... :angry:

[LeperousDust]

I've found the perfect piece of software, DVBViewer. Just under £10, and its the best DVB software i've EVER used. More than worth its money...

[LeperousDust]

Can't say for sure, what is the problem with your card? What card do you have, do you know what chip its using? May be a driver issue possibly? I had an AWFUL time with a hauppauge nova-t 500 even hauppauge support gave up, its listed as hardware incompatible with my computer at present :D

But this pinnacle dual dvb-t pro pci whatever is a dream, works perfect :)

So i suppose it depends...

[Mark]

I've never been a fan of Hauppauge (or however you spell it), but I'd try again with the Compro.

For an internal card, you may have noise issues with your PC. Try a different PCI slot, particularly if you're using a Creative sound card. If the card has an antenna socket sticking out, try to ensure it doesn't make contact with the chassis (use a piece of insulation tape if necessary).

For a USB device, you may have power issues. If you're using a motherboard USB socket, try a powered hub, and if you're using a hub, try a motherboard socket.

In either case, if none of these work, it may be a signal strength problem. A booster might help, but there's only so much signal boosters can do.

[Mark]

Problem is that the inside of a PC is usually a far more electrically 'noisy' environment than your average freeview box, so yes, if the signal is already borderline, then your PC is likely to have trouble with it.