TV Tuner - TVAnywhere v. Hauppauge v. ATI Wonder Pro

Hello. I am likely purchasing a Mega 180 this week primarily as a HTPC. As with any forum there are more complaints and requests for assistance than praise. It does seem, however, that the MSI TV tuner has several issues. Would you recommend going with an alternative TV tuner such as the Hauppauge 250/350 or ATI Wonder Pro? I realize I may lose remote functions with the MSI remote - but it appears as though girder may solve this? I hope to use the mega as a PVR on a 50" Samsung DLP - any suggestions based on this set-up? Thanks -
Jeremy

In my own case, the idea of using Mega 180 as PVR has failed. I strongly believe not because I'm stupid.
Perhaps in the US with few different standards being used the whole outlook is different, however I must admit I have not seen a single review among all those generally positive ones about Mega 180, where any testing was done for this relatively-important function.
So my recommendation would be to think twice before spending your hard-earned money on this gadget.
Another thing to warn about is severe problems with CPU temperatures, unless you are willing to "underclock" the system, or to make serious changes in the interior design.

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