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Compro VideoMate Vista E800F review

Compro upgrade their classic TV tuner

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Last reviewed: April 27th

Price at launch £64.00
Multi-Window Options Picture in Picture, Picture Outside Picture
Auto Tune Yes
Required Hard Disk Space (MB) 50
HD Ready Yes
Digital Video Recording Yes
Interface PCI Express
Recommended Processor Speed (Ghz) 3
Device Type PCIe TV tuner Card
Inputs DVB-T/Analog TV signal input (I-type) / FM antenna input / IR receiver connector / 9-pin connector for S-video, composite video, stereo audio, and component input (Y, Cb, Cr) / Power switch connector (2-pin x 2)
Video Encoder Conexant 10-bit ADC chip with 480i/576i component input / Hardware MPEG-2 encoder chip
OS Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
Tuner Details Hybrid silicon digital and analog TV tuner with FM radio
DVB Frequency Range 6 - 8
TV Cards Max Resolution 1080i
Remote Control Yes
Antenna Details DVB-T/Analog TV signal input (I-type) / FM antenna input
Features Hybrid DVB-T and worldwide analog TV (NTSC/SECAM/PAL) reception with FM radio / Real-time hardware MPEG-2 processor / PCI Express x 1 interface / Supports 480i/576i component video input / Supports SDTV and 1080i HDTV (where available) / ComproDTV 4 software with Vista Gadget, DTV Add-In, and Windows Media Center schedule recording list integration
Additional Requirements Digital/analog TV antenna/cable / PCI Express x1 slot / 2-pin power switch connector from system case
Ram Required (MB) 512
Graphics Requirements DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics
Software Provided Installation CD: ComproDTV 4, ComproFM 2, device drivers & documentation
Digital Radio Reception No
Accessories Bundled with Windows Media Center remote
RAM Recommended (GB) 1
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes

Product Summary

VideoMate Vista E800F

Compro VideoMate Vista E800F

Price at launch

£64.00

Key specs


Interface: PCI Express |
OS Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista,Microsoft Windows XP |

Full spec

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Multi-screen support

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Small form factor

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Dual tuner

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Not a huge upgrade

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