EVGA is "In the Digital Tube"
EVGA's latest product isn't a video card or motherboard based on another NVIDIA chipset. No it's a compact USB 2.0 hybid TV tuner that is capable of decoding NTSC and ATSC signals.
They're calling it the "inDtube," and EVGA is debuting it by giving away 15 of them to randomly selected winners. Though small, it looks to be pretty capable, packing everything from DVR functions to electronic program guides. Inputs and outputs seem to be the usual fare when it comes to USB TV tuners, featuring S-Video, and composite video. No mention of 64-bit OS compatibility, but Windows XP, MCE, and Vista 32-bit are supported.
Now what are you waiting for, head on over to EVGA.com and enter to win one. Maybe then we can get some user opinions on EVGA's foray into the TV tuner world. No mention of pricing or availability, but seeing as though they are giving some away already, they should be available soon.
--Ken H.
Dave Zatz on April 30, 2008 at 09:24 AM
There seems to be a glut of these small USB tuners lately (I have a Pinnacle and Elgato) - this is the most attractive dongle and remote of the bunch. Given their history of licensing tech, I wonder who's providing the DVR software? I couldn't find a product page on the site, only the promotion - which requires registration. I'm tired of creating fake passwords and selling my personal info for a chance to win a low ticket item.