Internal PCI-E Hauppauge HD-PVR announced (Colossus)

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Just passing the word, it'll supposedly debut at around $169, a good $20-$30 less than the original USB HD-PVR.

Edit: i must be blind, this thing has an HDMI input, in addition to component.

News source + details + pics: http://www.shspvr.com/smf/index.php?topic=12325.0

AVS forum Discussion: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1294938

Edit:
Chipset List
ViXS XCode-3111
Analog Device ADV7441A
hynix H5PS5162FFR 512MB DDR2

Video Codecs:
AVC "H.264" encoding video codec up to 1080i
Note HD MPEG-2 recordings may have to be done by 3rdparty software developer such as SageTV or GBPVR becuase Hauppauge provides software will most likely not support HD MPEG-2 recordings.

Audio Codecs:
AAC
AC3

Transcoding:
AVC, MPEG2
HD to HD/SD

A/V RCA Jacks:
HDMI input (NoN-Encrypted HDMI signals up to 1080i)
Component, Left audio, Right audio
Toslink Digital Optical audio input
Loop through output for Component, Left audio, Right audio
Toslink Digital Optical audio output
IR
IR Blaster

Bus Interface:
1x PCIe

Update to some question that some of you ask for
1: Will there be any MCE Support?
Yes, the same as with USB HD PVR.

2: When will it shipping start?
Probably right after the CES show, where it will be launched.

3: Cost of the Colossus?
Update $169
Keep in mind it's PCIe should allow people to build high end DVRs system and Media Server with out all of the headack probem that popup with USB Model.

4: Can this device down size the input source "another word take 1080 down to 480 realtime or is it just like the USB HD-PVR it only record at same rez as source input?
Working on it

5: What software package will hauppauge be using with it WinTV7 or Arcsoft?
Right now, they are still trying to select a software bundle. Both WinTV v7
and Windows Media Center work right now. They are looking at both Arcsoft and Corel DVD MovieFactory.
I put in a req for Plug-in drivers support like we use to have with the old Ulead DVD MovieFactory with the old PVR Model that way we can purchase the full ver which all know as has far better feature then the oem ver software.
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Didn't even notice that it has an HDMI input, hmm, this thing looks real nice now...
 
I wonder if it would be possible to use the HDMI input for things like real time input from something like a PS3/360 for gaming purposes?
 
CrimandEvil said:
I wonder if it would be possible to use the HDMI input for things like real time input from something like a PS3/360 for gaming purposes?
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I think it is more intended for those wanting to run JustinTV like broadcasts in HD. They had been using the other one for some time now for that purpose.

Why realtime tho? If you are going to do that just hook up the HDMI or DVI into the display itself.
 
Zachstar said:
I think it is more intended for those wanting to run JustinTV like broadcasts in HD. They had been using the other one for some time now for that purpose.

Why realtime tho? If you are going to do that just hook up the HDMI or DVI into the display itself.
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Good point. My TV (slightly older LCD) only has a single HDMI input, if I can add a tuner plus another HDMI input then win-win. They same can be said of a monoprice HDMI switch (much cheaper too). Mostly, just curious. :)
 
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