AVerMedia AVerTV HD DVR MTVHDDVRR

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Captures high definition via HDMIPicture looks great when playing back on a monitor Will only function with Aver Media Center, which is very restrictedCan\'t capture HD via component cables (at least I couldn't, and the output video never went higher than 720x480 - a limitation of the actual Aver Media Center)Though the picture plays amazing by means of HDMI, when you play the recorded file it stutters each and every other second - unacceptableYou should have a a great deal higher system than the minimum requirements (my cpu was slightly above, and my video/ram was well above) Unless you have an very high end method, probabilities are you'll have stuttering problems when attempting to capture in HD. I tried for hours to get it to function in Sony Vegas (where there is naturally far more video output settings), but wasn't able to get it to recognize it. Getting limited to making use of only their very limited software program for recording is such a big drawback. I was able to get it to record by means of the HDMI without having stuttering, but I had to alter the output settings to such low resolutions that it looked awful. I tried to record with the FRAPS program, even so it brought on a lot of frames to be dropped that it wasn't worth it.I also plugged in component cables, but the card didn't recognize it as a HD source, and everything was downscaled to SD. It recorded fine, with no stuttering (with considerably far better good quality than the low res HDMI settings), but I couldn't get it to output any higher than 720x480 (as opposed to the output of the HDMI - 1920x1088, which stuttered).

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I bought this on a recommendation, and I'm sort of half happy with it.It was generally inexpensive in comparison to something like a Hauppage DVR, but you need an HDMI splitter, and a free PCI-e Slot.The software it comes with is visually terrible, and it only has basic functions. The card also only saves files to MPEG (it does others, but the rest are useless).

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Here we go again, you have to fight to get your mail rebate. Tire of those companies that promises you something and they don't respect it.Its been 5 weeks now, hard to contact, and they ''looking'' for a solution.Since my last mail, no more news!

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Check this forum thread to learn how to record HDCP content, specifically the most recent few pages: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1196020For HDMI capture this card is perfect, especially if you ignore the included capture app and instead use something like VirtualDub with a lossless capture codec. Then you can encode at your leisure to a smaller format you can store, using the free x264 encoder for example.It can't do 1080p but that's not a big deal since most games are only 720p (and have an even lower native render resolution), and there is no HDTV source in 1080p anyway. You can record in every other format: 1080i60, 720p60, 480p60, and 480i60. Also the PAL equivalents if for some reason you had a foreign source.I use this to record gameplay over HDMI from my PS3. There is about 2 frames of lag, so if you're playing something really intense you will probably want to get an HDMI splitter. I got one from eBay for $23 shipped and it works perfectly. I was able to play Rock Band games without it but the lag effect was noticeable; I would have to time my playing by looking ahead in the note chart. I didn't notice the lag when just using the PS3 menu system or when playing games that aren't so timing-based such as Shatter or a 2D shooter.I tested the component input as well but it didn't look as good, at least with the cheap cables I used.They also market this card for backing up VHS tapes to DVD, sadly for this purpose it is mostly useless because it's too sensitive to the unstable signals that VCRs put out and will drop  frames or show a black screen.I highly recommend this card if you meet the system requirements and have lots of hard drive space (they're cheap these days), and are willing to go to the trouble of "unofficial" programs for the video capture.

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I have an eastlink hd receiver into the component in and a direct tv hd receiver into the HDMI in and able to watch or capture perfect.I've been using this for almost a year now so i figured i could give it a fair review.in my opinion it's the perfect addition to any HTPC.gives you lots of inputs and all selectable within the aver media center.my httpcASUS P5G41-M LE/CSM mATX LGA775 mobo intel E6750 cpu 2.4GHZ 1333 FSB4GB ddr2 pc8500 ramati radeon 2600XT VideoAverMedia AverTV HD DVR PCI-E Video CaptureSamsung 50" LCD TV

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used to capture console gameplay and sometimes it works.the HDMI, component, S-Video, and composite inputs was great to have.

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Bought this to capture console gameplay. Software that comes with it is not that great and use it with other 3rd party software. I have not been able to capture in full HD or using component without severe lag. Avermedia have been providing great support but as of the last contact with them, they stated that there are issues with AMD processors. My PC requirements surpass what they state on their website so I thought it was going to work fine. I am looking into a good HDMI splitter to see if it would help. So far a total waste of money. Would not recommend at this point.