[linux-dvb] Before I buy

[Stefan Sassenberg <stefan.sassenberg@gmx.de>]

Hello,

I'm new to this list.

I'm thinking about buying a DVB-T card but am unsure about a few things. 
My main purpose of having such a card is to record from TV in good 
quality and watch the recordings later. When I'm watching TV I usually 
do so in a small window while using the computer for other things, so 
this can be done with the present analogue TV card.

The main question is: Is it ok to buy a budget card (like the Avermedia 
771) or is it for some reason essential to have at least one non-budget 
(do they have a name?) card.

Can I record and watch a programme (using mplayer/mencoder or the VDR 
project) simultaneously with a budget card? It's not too important for 
me but I'd like to know it anyway.

Can I operate the two cards at the same time?

Thank you very much.

Best regards

Stefan