[plug] TV i/o video card experience?

[Scott Middleton]

I have Geforce2 mx 400 64MB with svideo and composite in an athlon 1GB.
Works a treat. Watching a Futurama right now on my TV.
On Sat, 2003-08-16 at 13:58, Garry wrote:
> I'm looking at replacing a MX200 PCI card, and was wondering if any PLUGGers has had good experience with one?
> 
> Reason: MX200 does not have video out. Monitor too dark to watch DVDs comfortably.
> 
> Need: An economical PCI or AGP card with 2.4.2x support, which does a good job of taking load from my now aged Athlon 800.. TV out a must, TV in (capture) a bonus!
> 
> I don't play 3D games much, so that isn't an issue. The current one easily handles Tux-downhill, which is all I need..
> 
> Any tips on using the TV out for mplayer, and the normal monitor otherwise? I guess I _could_ run the MX200 for normal SVGA stuff if it makes it easier to direct mplayer to the TV..?
> 
> Less than $100 would be excellent..
> 
> Regards
> 
> Garry
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