HD Gaming PVR Suggestions/Discussion

[PaperBoyx703]

Hey, while I am planning on getting a new laptop I thought to myself about investing in a HD PVR to record the OS Battlefield 3 Clan Battles/Practices/Casual Play and more. Now I have looked at few and am not to sure what's the best and what could be a potential let down, because highest pricing doesn't always mean it is the best on the market or just as good as a lower price. So if anyone has any suggestions on a good HD Gaiming PVR I would love to hear of it and also how well it works for you and how much you payed so that I can feel better about my eventual choice.

Ones I am looking at right now:
AVERMEDIA C281 Game Capture HD ($131.99 AMAZON)
Hauppauge 1445 HD-PVR Gaming Edition($194.99 AMAZON)

[SinisterAlex]

The Hauppauge is what a lot of people use. I myself us an internal capture card, but since you're using a laptop, that's out of the question.

[thaSLAB]

I use the Hauppage 1212, which is basically the same as the 1445, except it didn't come with the universal component video cable to connect your console to the back of your PVR. If you already have a cable, then you can probably save a few dollars by getting the 1212. They both come with composite cables that go from the PVR to your TV. Oh, and the 1445 has a green light, while the 1212 is green. The included software is slightly different, but overall, they do the same thing. One last thing, I heard that the compression was a little better on the 1445, but I don't know how true that is... it is nominal if any.

My gameplay vids (non-replay or highlights) on my YouTube page were all captured using the 1212, with the exception of one, which was done with the 1445. (I will have to go back to verify which one.)

[Gotmadskillzson]

The software is a tad bit different in the gaming edition as well. The 1212 has a built in file converter in their software, the 1445 does not. Either way to be honest you will want to use Sony Vegas to edit and render your files anyway.

Hauppage is definitely the way to go.

The only reason you should get the avermedia is IF you already have a portable USB HDD laying around the house already, because the avermedia doesn't come with a HDD, nor does it connect to a PC.

So if you have a to buy a HDD, you might as well get the Hauppage then. Oh yeah FYI, the USB cord with the Hauppage is short, like only 6ft long type of short. Therefore you probably have to rearrange some things.

[NDAlum]

I have the Hauppauge and have been satisfied

[Phobia]

Another vote for Hauppauge! I love mine, excellent quality and software is really easy to use.

[Phobia]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

The software is a tad bit different in the gaming edition as well. The 1212 has a built in file converter in their software, the 1445 does not. Either way to be honest you will want to use Sony Vegas to edit and render your files anyway. Hauppage is definitely the way to go. The only reason you should get the avermedia is IF you already have a portable USB HDD laying around the house already, because the avermedia doesn't come with a HDD, nor does it connect to a PC. So if you have a to buy a HDD, you might as well get the Hauppage then. Oh yeah FYI, the USB cord with the Hauppage is short, like only 6ft long type of short. Therefore you probably have to rearrange some things.

I also agree with this, I use Sony Vegas 9 and I wouldn't use anything else. So much possibilities soooooo little time

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

The software is a tad bit different in the gaming edition as well. The 1212 has a built in file converter in their software, the 1445 does not. Either way to be honest you will want to use Sony Vegas to edit and render your files anyway.

Good point. I meant to mention that too.

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Oh yeah FYI, the USB cord with the Hauppage is short, like only 6ft long type of short. Therefore you probably have to rearrange some things.

LOL, yeah definitely worth mentioning. He'll probably have to bring his laptop TO the Hauppauge.

Overall, I don't think you can go wrong with either of the Hauppauge units.


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