128MB - MPN: 100714003
Strengths: Outstanding graphics capabilities, a ton of features, good documentation, free Half-Life 2
Weakness: Drivers that came with the board were a little out of date.
The card installed easily into my homemade computer (epox 8rda3+, Athlon xp2500+, OCZ Performance 512mb ddr pc3200 ram). Huge improvement over the last video card that I had. Very pleased with the quality of the graphics in my games. I shouldn't have to upgrade it again for quite some time.
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TopStrengths: Everything in one package.
Weakness: Learning curve is about a week for all the features.
I have only had this card for four days and i am satisfied. Though there are a lot of things that i am still finding out about the features. I comes with this purple input device, that i learned could be hooked to my Nintendo Gamecube or any other gaming console and played on the computer. People who walk through my dorm room are really impressed. The graphics are a huge upgrade from the ATI 7000 vid. card that i previously owned. My dvds on the computer has as good of quality as my digital tv. The record feature is the best. Come on, being able to record your favorite shows when you are out and can't watch them is an awesome feature. You can find this bundle online for about $210, but i couldn't wait for the shipping, and just went to circuit city and paid the $250. If you have the money, go get one.
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TopStrengths: Lots of bundled extras (remote, Pinnacle editing, GuidePlus, etc.)
Weakness: Had some problems watching TV initially
Got GP faults using TV program (MMC 8.6 software which came with card) under W2K. Installed new instance of XP and still had them. Tried upgrading to 8.7 at ATI's web site and still had them. Finally had to uninstall MMC 8.6 completely and then reinstall 8.7 from ATI's site and it worked fine.
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TopStrengths: Great graphics card, stable drivers for XP users. Bundled extras like the remote wonder and the free game.
Weakness: Multimedia performance has been a disapointment
Max Payne 2 looks just like the back of the game box on this thing. That is definately a good sign. No slowdowns, no glithces, even with the AA on. Drivers appear stable with XP, although I do recommmend going directly online for them; use the included CD as a coaster..I learned the hard way(they crippled my cd-rom drivers)
But alas, I didnt get this card for games, I got it for the multimedia features, which at this point has been a huge disapointment. Dont get me wrong, they work, but not as I had anticipated.
1) The tuner tunes only 26 channels out of the 200 available from my cable service. I seriously doubt this has anything to do with how I configured the card because there is nothing to configure with the tuner, it just scans for available channnels automatically. It could be the signal from the cable company. So I suggest contacting your cable company and inquire about the signal if watching and captureing TV is a major reason for purchasing the card.
2) PC-out is not sharp, even with S-Video.
On the positive the remote wonder is great and the free game makes it worth the $200+.
But if multimedia(MM) is your thing...make sure you are quite savvy with configuring and all the micelleaneous things that need to be done to optimize the MM features
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TopStrengths: easy install
Weakness: None
I just installed and it went in very smoothly with no glitches. I look forward to trying the PVR capability but hav enot had a chance. TV output worked fine and no glitches there either. I would recommend it although I can't speak to the gamiing capability of it. There have been other good reviews of it as well.
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TopStrengths: It is a great improvement over the AIW 7500 it replaced. New Remlote II is unbelievable and recording video is much better. And allocating 256mb of RAM in the bios makes it even greater.
Weakness: Fan is noisy. May add VGA cooler to replace fan.
Any one who does photo or video editing should consider this board, especially as it has dropped in price this week. Great TV watching while working allows me to watch Hockey Game while writing or doing file maintenance by removing all the junk or fil;e duplicates that build up. Next step is to try photo restoration in PhotoShop while watching TV. I have never succeeded on other video cards.
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TopStrengths: - The All in wonder features - Installation was very easy - Price - Performance of card
Weakness: None
I enjoy the AIW features: Watch TV on your PC, Record shows, Pause live TV, Dual monitor support,thruview window etc.
Installation was a breeze. I did the installation in the incorrect order from the installation instructions (which it specifically told you not to) but had no problems.
Game performance is excellent. I had no problem running any of the games I play at the moment. This includes Halo, Tiger Woods 2004, GTA Vice City, Rise of Nations...
The price although high for a graphics card, I consider the price low with all the feature and performance of this card.
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TopStrengths: Great upgrades to my resolution! I love working @ 1600 x 1200! :)
Weakness: well I can't figure out how to make it mute when I record but not kill the sound on the tv program... well still working that out, but still awesome.
I swear this thing has everything! Ability to connect 2 monitors (or a monitor and a tv, etc etc), awesome remote with the ability to upgrade to the next version fo the remote but I am thinking of holding off on the complimentary upgrade cause it would cost $15 ;) hehehe But having a remote is nite and DVDs have never looked so nice! :) WOO! I love this product! :)
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TopStrengths: Lots of ability packed into a single card
Weakness: none
I've had the card for 3 days and it has far exceeded my expectations. The software bundle works great, with its Time-shifting and DVD functions topping the list. Card installed on an XP machine with no problem, just be sure to follow the installation instructions. Overall a great card for the price.
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TopStrengths: A Jack of all trades in one! Affordable, solid performance, great graphics, TV (PVR) support and handles games too!
Weakness: Fan adds a bit of noise. But this thing needs it!
Affordable!
You may think that this is ATI's mid-range All-In-Wonder. You may guess it places itself between the All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro and the All-In-Wonder 9000 Pro. This may not be totaly true? It looks like ATi took their latest model and added new features not seen on any other All-In-Wonder (AIW 9800), making it the most desirable All-In-Wonder to date for casual gamers. They are offering the new Remote Wonder II for AIW 9600 (not 9700 or 9800). If your not a serious gammer and would like to use your PC as a PVR this may be your affordable solution. If your a serious gammer well... throw down the 2 extra bills and get the 9800!
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TopStrengths: It's a kitchen sink in terms of features w/very good performance.
Weakness: Fan is louder than other fans in my box.
I've owned three TV cards before. The first was a separate video card and TV card, which I'll ignore. The second was an ATI AIW Radeon, which had a great price point considering features. Now I've upgraded to the ATI AIW Radeon 9600 Pro, and it continues to offer a wide set of features and adds a remote.
The big improvement is video capabilities: NHL 2004 is gorgeous at 1600x1200 with settings at max (though I doubt this game is an envelope-pusher for video).
My only complaint is that its fan is louder than the other fans in my now incredibly quiet box (it's got temperature-controlled fan speeds from both the MB and the power supply, so maybe that's not fair).
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TopStrengths: Features
Weakness: Typical ATI garbage drivers.
Drivers on CD simply would not load. Period. TV and Multimedia drivers from ATI website worked fine but the Remote Wonder drivers from the website would not load either. ATI support really poor! After they told me to edit my registry and it would still not work, they told me to return it. Supplier will undoubtedly charge a 20% restocking fee. Will never purchase an ATI product again! The NVIDIA products I've had in the past have never been any problem. NVIDIA drivers work! Also, ATI has a 900 number where you will pay for support after 30 days. Not a good choice!!!!
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TopStrengths: Lots of features
Weakness: none
I upgraded from an ATI All-In-Worder 128, what a difference. Games are much more alive and with the same quality TV (PVR) abilities. I just read Maxium PC's review on this and can't agree more.
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TopStrengths: The best way to watch TV, listen to FM stereo, capture video/audio and play games on your PC, highly compatible when compared to using separate capture solutions, supports two VGA monitors
Weakness: driver support is IMO a bit behind Nvidia in stability/reliability, ATI Multimedia Center applications are a bit buggy but still usable, no IR control for cable or settop box, no DVI support
If you are looking to watch TV, capture video/audio this is an excellent solution. Likely to be much more stable than using separate capture card. Its also quite good for games, but if you're an extreme gamer look at the All in Wonder 9800Pro.
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TopStrengths: Strong all around performer.
Weakness: Had to unistall NSW 2003 in order to install drivers. :-(
This was an upgrade from a 64MB GeForce2 GTS WOW! My system is a P3 933mhz 512mb ram with windows 98se and a 19 inch Mitsubishi CRT. I am watching Satellite signals through the tv tuner. Have Halo, Max Payne, and several other combat sims that seem to jump right out at you.
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TopStrengths: It is a great value for what you get. capture device, mutiple cables for input and output, Lots of software. Free copy of Halflife 2 (when it is released) which is a $50 dollar vale. supports DX9.
Weakness: I am still learning the ins and outs of the card's features and really have had no problems, which is what I would consider a weakness.
I was in need of upgrading my Geforce4 mx420 64MB card and I am glad that I did. I am not a benchmarker or overclocker all I wanted a product that would perform better for me right out of the box. Since I've played basically only one online game for the past year and a half I could definitely tell a performance increase. In addition, all of the features of an All-in-Wonder Card offered were great. It gives you the ability to make your pc the headquarters of your multimedia center (TV, Radio, Video Capture, Dual Monitor Display, and a remote control unit to control it all from the couch). Plus you recieve Halflife 2 for free, which will be about a $50 value. You can't go wrong on this mid level video card.
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TopStrengths: A swiss army knife of graphics performance. Free remote wonder 2 upgrade (pay shipping) and FREE HALF LIFE 2!!!!!!!!
Weakness: No that I have found.
Easy installation. A bit tougher to get into the AGP slot because of the coaxial connector for the FM tuner. Excellent performance in games such as Call Of Duty. Highly reccomended. A subperb value. From what I understand, highly stable for overclocking as well.
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ATI RADEON 9600 PRO Graphics Card
Strengths: Outstanding card for its price.
Weakness: none.
For about half the price of a Radeon 9800XT or 9800 AIW, you can purchase a very capable AGP card / TV tuner in the AIW 9600 pro. Also, unlike some of the GeForce cards, this one needs a single AGP slot. I installed it in a shuttle box without along with a PCI audio card without any space constraint problems. The included software and remote wonder are also outstanding.
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