AverMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX TV Tuner

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★★★★☆
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$69.95 - $94.65

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  • Crisp picture (2)
  • Easy to install (2)
  • Fast connection (1)
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Cons

  • A few program freezes (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (1)
  • Watching tv while working (1)
 
 
 

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With the ability to receive Digital HD TV signal, Analog TV signal and FM Radio, AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX completely fulfills users' entertainment needs. With full support of Microsoft Media Center (Windows XP or Windows Vista based), AVerTV Hybrid Volar Max convert your desktop or laptop into the ultimate entertainment center. Furthermore, users can also enjoy watching Unencrypted Digital Cable "Clear" QAM support by simply connecting the coaxial cable into the AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX to watch unencrypted digital contents with AVer MediaCenter application. The USB 2.0 interface of AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX brings users the extreme portability. Beyond that, via the advanced H.264 recording compression technology, users can record favorite TV shows into 320x240 resolutions to save space on their hard drive and provide easy exporting to iPods!

Specification Description
Model MTVHBVMXR
UPC 795522961082
Form Factor External
Graphics Resolution 320 x 240
Interface USB

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Last update: Nov 17, 2009

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★★★★☆
4.0
Fun & Useful

"This lets me watch HDTV on my laptop, wherever I am. Big bonus, I can record shows to watch when I want, like having a DVR! I have good signals locally, thus clear & sharp pictures on every channel. I have had a few problems with the program freezing, but I haven't found the sequence that results in that - it doesn't happen often, but annoying when it does...." Read Full Review »

Nov 17, 2009 by Good Toad

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★★★☆☆
3.0
OK but could be better

"Review First of all the Avermedia Media Center isn't that good...in terms of stability or configurability. Reception is pretty good for a USB tuner (obviously not with the included antenna...but works quite well for an amplified antenna or an outdoor antenna). Analog TV on this is terrible...even though analog broadcast is going away. One annoying thing with this is that the volume for digital TV is way low comp..." Read Full Review »

May 14, 2009 by CorporateDellUser

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Fun & Useful

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Crisp Picture
  • Easy Installation
  • Fast Connection

    Cons

  • A few program freezes

    Best Uses

  • Watching TV while working
 

"This lets me watch HDTV on my laptop, wherever I am. Big bonus, I can record shows to watch when I want, like having a DVR! I have good signals locally, thus clear & sharp pictures on every channel. I have had a few problems with the program freezing, but I haven't found the sequence that results i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2009
Good Toad
Omaha, NE
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AverMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX TV Tuner Review

Good but limited in Windows XP

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Crisp Picture
  • Easy Installation

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"This device works fine except you cannot receive and record sound from composite sources such as a VCR in Windows XP Home edition. From them you get a very good picture but no sound. Windows XP Media Center Edition or Vista are required for full functions. Also, a remote control must be purchased se …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 26 2009
Willie
Arlington, VA
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AverMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX TV Tuner Review

Best Choice

★★★★☆
4.0

"Pros

Easy to setup and picture quality is great.



Cons

Need a remote "

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AverMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX TV Tuner Review

As a former ATI ...

★★★★★
5.0

"As a former ATI All-In-Wonder fan of 12+ years, I ordered two ATI AIW's, one with one defective tuner (digital) and the second with both tuners defective. Also, the software would not install on Vista Ultimate in either case.

That's when I discovered this little jewel! I have everything that I need …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 15 2009
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AverMedia AVerTV Hybrid Volar MAX TV Tuner Review

Works good but you need ...

★★★★☆
4.0

"Works good but you need to be able to get a good signal from a local station. All the tv station are about 50 miles away from me I was able to get 1 digital station with the supplies antenna. With amplified rabbit ears I could get 6 channels but the signal was around 50% so the picture would lag on …"  Read Full Review »

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May 20 2009
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