X800 AIW

[DruidAT]

According to a newegg review,
"The TV Tuner, while compatible with the Windows MCE operating system, is NOT recognized as a TV tuner within the MCE front end... From what I've read, the Theater200 chipset is no longer supported by Microsoft in MCE 2005. There is a workaround that I have no desire to try, so let it be known that you can get it to work, at least it has worked for some people. You have to install ATI software in a specific order - a lot of software I didn't want, like the memory-hogging CCC, over-bearing ATI MMC, and the ATI DVD software. No thanks, ATI, I prefer stability over watching TV..."

Unfortunately, I bought it before reading this. I am using the AGP x800 AIW and apparently the TV Tuner doesn't work. Anybody have some input?

Edit: Not actually my hardware, just helping out a friend in need.

 

[rbV5]

From what I've read, the Theater200 chipset is no longer supported by Microsoft in MCE 2005.

nonsense, eHome Wonder uses the same chipset and is supported.

AIW is supported by installing the proper software, but untill recently had only OEM and no official MCE support at all. CCC and ATI's DVD decoder are not required, and it seems very stable in MCE from what I've used.

A much cheaper, hardware encoder card made for MCE such as eHme Wonder, Theater550 cards, hauppage PVR...ect should be the choice for an MCE rig, not AIW IMO.

Your friend can certainly use it in MCE, but only by installing the proper software. If he doesn't want to....good luck buddy, even with the proper software it can be a PITA...YMMV.