SkylinePhil

Blackgold have some problems - See here

Thanks Phil. Those issues don't seem too bad - even Hauppage cards experience problems.

With regards to the drivers, I suppose it's possible that their T2 card is the same hardware as the T card, just with a different tuner?

I have been told by BlackGold that pre-release data will be posted on heir web site in the next couple of days.

Ben

EBH

I have been told by BlackGold that pre-release data will be posted on heir web site in the next couple of days.

Ben

Good news indeed.  I'm definately on board for at least one of these, but as it seems that T2 tuners are starting to make their way out of the STB market and into the PCI card market, I wonder how long SiliconDust are going to take in getting a T2 ready for us?

balckgold have been "releasing" the 3595 for about 10 months now, don't hold your breath...

 I've had BlackGold tuners since 2006, once they've ironed out the initial problems they've been very reliable. As warrenh says above they do tend to run rather behind schedule, both cards I've had were well late, as was the current card.

 I was hoping the T2 card would also have S2 tuners.

i have talked directly with blackgold on the phone ( begining of oct 2010), the t2 cards should be out end of november but only if the component suppliers send the parts in time. failing this the release date is around january/february 2011. that info is directly from the blackgold rep on the phone. watch this space as they will be taking pre orders as soon as they have a more definate answer on the release date.

 http://shop.blackgold.tv/epages/BT3159.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3159/Categories/Product_News

thats the link to get ready for pre-ordering ( pre ordering is to start in december, see the webpage for more details.

Simon

 Thanks, for the info, going by previous release's your probably looking at March next year at least. I was also hoping for a S2/T2 tuners on the same card, so I guess that's not going to happen (for a while) looking at the release above.

Nice for Tony (it was most likely Tony you spoke to) to be more open and honest with the release date info, I've also found Blackgold not to be forth coming with info, or to be over hopeful on release dates and then everybody gets annoyed when they slip.

here is an update for everyone, if you read the following page you will see a dvb-t2 product. they are according to the page already taking orders for delivery in december 2010. get your cheque books out guys it looks like xmas has come early. the page also says the product is now in stock :)

 "Hardware receiver support - Analogue terrestrial (PAL, NTSC, CECAM), dual digital terrestrial including both DVB-T and DVB-T2, dual digital cable DVB-C." ....... webpage quote yes the spelling mistakes are on the site.

http://shop.blackgold.tv/epages/BT3159.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3159/Products/BGT3620

check out the page yourselves

 Don't think there's any point of me getting my wallet out just yet, Kent's not scheduled to get T2 transmissions until 2012, and I'm too far away to receive Crystal Palace

 A timetable can be found here

Still would really like SiliconDust to make DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 network tuners. Think they would solve most of my problems!

asm495

Still would really like SiliconDust to make DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 network tuners. Think they would solve most of my problems!

Have you taken a look at the dvblogic network server software?

Tony

I emailed Hauppauge recently and apparently their offering will be posted on their website in December.

Tony_Park

asm495

Still would really like SiliconDust to make DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 network tuners. Think they would solve most of my problems!

 

Have you taken a look at the dvblogic network server software?

 

Tony

Yes, but would rather have some dedicated separate hardware. I've tried using DVBLogic briefly but the configuration is a real pain in the neck.

Oh, another another reason is that the HD HomeRuns are far easier to position around the home. If I were to put tuners into my WHS and use DVBLink then I would need to run satellite and aerial feeds into my garage. Whereas with HDHomeRun I could keep current positioned as I have plenty of wired in network points.