Hi Guys,
I've been building a second HTPC and have found that the Nova-TD-500 (OEM) completely sucks, campared with my older Nova-T-500.
I have tested this thing inside-out and back-to-front, in deversity mode, in dual mode, using antenna input 1, using antenna input 2, installed in my origianl WinXP HTPC machine, installed in my new Win7 RC HTPC machine, tested with Mediaportal, tested with WinTV7, latest drivers... you name it, I tried it.
Under every test It did not find all the NZ freeview|HD channels, the ones it did find were of very poor signal strength and quality. However, conducting all the same test with my older nova-T-500 was perfect.
May also pay to point out, we get very good signal from our place, can see Mt Kaukau from my driveway (although I get an even better signal using Wellington Infill frequencies, whereever the hell that is!?). So no problem there.
Anyone have similar experience with the nova-TD-500 card? ...I noted 'meesham' is using one of these with apparent success. Messham, if you read this, would you care to comment on your experience.
I have requested a credit from my supplier & may now look at an HVR-2200 instead. But would still love to hear any comments people may have.
cheers