Digital TV hardware?

[Les Gray]

On Fri Apr 11  9:48 , Paul Gear  sent:
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>         >Anyone know any good digital tuner hardware (PCI, USB, or
>         otherwise)
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>         >that works with Ubuntu?  I don't want to spend money on a new
>         TV.  :-)
>         >

My vote goes to the AVerMedia DVB-T USB 2.0 -
http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=163

It's marketed as Linux-compatible, does both HD & SD TV, is very
versatile, and an excellent performer.

I have a $30 amplified indoor antenna from Dick Smith plugged into it
and I get great reception on all channels (although being located in
central Sydney makes this a bit easier of course).

Live HDTV using Kaffeine is brilliant - better than the included Windows
software which always seems to produce slightly weird looking pictures
no matter how much I try and adjust it.

Recording via commandline with dvb-utils and playback via mPlayer works
a treat. Instant PVR without the hassle of setting up Myth TV!