Review of the Artec T14A USB Tuner

PROS
  • Works in Media Center 2005 and Vista Media Center with latest drivers
  • Don’t have to open the case or taking up a PCI slot
  • No internal card to cool and less power consumption than a standard PCI card
  • Good for Laptops, even the included antenna fits easily in a carrying case
  • Low cost

    CONS

  • Runs hotter than other USB tuners
  • A noticeable video skip/jerk ever 55 seconds when using the included application or Media Center 2005.
  • Won’t work properly with the ATI HDTV Wonder when using MCE
  • Included application does not record or time-shift
  • Average to poor at pulling in weak signals
  • No Remote

    COST: Around $60



    COMMENTS: This is an OK tuner for most newer laptops. The big downside is the sometimes noticeable, somethings subtle screen display skip every 55 seconds.

    Features
  • Supports US DTV Standard ATSC Protocol
  • USB 2.0 High Speed Interface
  • Free to Air Digital Terrestrial TV and Audio Program Playing
  • Automatic Channel Scanning
  • EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
  • Aspect Ratio 4:3 & 16:9

    System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4)
  • Desktop or Notebook with one Free USB 2.0 Port
  • P4 3.0GHz CPU or above for HDTV
  • 512M RAM or above for HDTV
  • VGA Card with at the least 128MB Memory or Above for HDTV
  • Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
  • Microsoft Direct X 9.0 or above
  • UHF/VHF Antenna for ATSC and Analog TV
  • CATV Signal for Analog Cable TV

    Package Includes

  • Artec T14A Mini USB 2.0 ATSC Digital TV Tuner
  • TV Antenna & Connector
  • Adapter for Roof Top TV Antenna
  • USB Extension Cable
  • Driver & Utility CD Disk
  • User Manual & Quick Installation Guide

    Warranty

    One year warranty, covers repair or replacement of the product.

    Technical Support: E-mail: service@ultima.com.tw

    Software Updates: http://artectv.com/Service_e/nl/home/drivers.htm


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