Directv HD through MP (1 Viewer)

[DeadDrunk]

Ok, I've got a pretty simple question.

Is there any capture/tuner cards out that will allow viewing of Directv HD channels through media portal? I don't care about recording or timestreaming the signal. I have my media portal PC all up and running, it does everything I want it to, except for actually watching TV through it.

What I want to do is just connect to the PC from the satellite reciever box, to be able to watch the TV through the MP TV app.That way I don't have to switch from one input device to another.

Any suggestions or help would be apprietiated.

Thanks,

DD

 

[htpcchap]

Not yet I think. You have to wait for this product before even thinking about recording HD from cable/sat STBs.

http://www.hauppauge.com/PDFs/Hauppauge_HD_recorder.pdf

It connect to STBs via Component Input. According to that press release it should be available Q1 2008, so I'm guessing pretty soon. Pricey though, $249.