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I love this thing. I recently dumped cable (which was costing me $1800 a year) in favor of a broadband plan and TV antenna in the attic run to my TVs with CAT6 lines, and a subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime (all of which costs me around $300 a year, depending on how many shows I get). But that didn't fix the issue of how to record programs if I'm watching something else, and I didn't want to pay the high-price for a DVR. And why would I, when my computers have more than enough room to record TV shows? A friend gave me an older model of this HDTV stick to use with my laptop, but it didn't work with Windows 7. (Do your research!) I found this one, which was recommended for Windows 7, easily installed the software and set it up in my kitchen with the little antenna in the kitchen window. (You can go to to see where your signal is strongest, and I live close to the signals. If not, I could always hook it up to the antenna cable from the TV antenna.) I get some 20 free stations, and the software that comes with it makes it super easy to record a show. Works perfectly! I watched (insert crappy summer reality show here) and recorded (insert ANOTHER crappy reality show here) on the laptop and just watched it later. Free TV rocks!

I've had this tuner for about two weeks, connected to Windows 7 with Media Center. It records commercials with ease and matched with the Media Center guide it's a breeze to setup recording times. However, when it comes to recording the television shows I want for viewing later... I do get a picture and the sound effects, but no vocals. I tried contacting Hauppauge, but they have failed to respond. If you're looking to record commercials for the super bowl, by all means purchase. If you want to watch a drama, look elsewhere.

PS The supplied software from Hauppauge (Win 7) is utter trash, no radio, no scheduler, just a simple tuner that can do still screen captures.

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The thing came as it was described, it was missing some stuff, but it said that when I ordered it. Came in mail quickly, great condition, no scratches or things like that. Works pretty good. Didn't know you have to pay for the software.

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