It’s unlikely that companies like Pinnacle will be sweating over lost revenue as a result of the WinFast DV2000, as it doesn’t really match up to the promise of the feature list. But take a moment to consider the price. So what if the analogue capture isn’t so great. Surely the FireWire port, TV/FM tuner, PVR features and remote control are worth the asking price alone? With that in mind, we’d certainly recommend that you take a look at this product. It might not make all that good a video capture card, but it’s still a pretty impressive package for the money.
Oh, and be wary of the minimum spec quoted by Leadtek. You might be able to do some things with a 300MHz system, but we reckon that you’ll need at least 1GHz, 256MB and a 7200RPM HD in your box to get the best out of this product.
Hardware Interface32-bit PCI 2.2 bus mastering CompatibilityGraphics drivers must include DirectX 8.1 software Video StandardsPAL TV TunerFull 181 channels supported FM TunerStereo FMConnectors1 for RFTV source reception1 for RFFM source reception (FM version only)1 MiniDIN9-pin connector for video and audio input1 mini jack for I/R sensor1 mini jack for audio out3 IEEE 1394 port (2 ports by cable with rear bracket are optional)Bundled softwareUlead Cool3D 3 SEVideoStudio 7 SEDVD MovieFactory 2.5 SEWinFastPVRdrivers/utilities CD-ROMBox Contents1 DV2000 PCI card1 MiniDIN A/V cable1 stereo audio cableRemote control & batteriesIR sensor plugFM antenna cable2 IEEE 1394 ports by cable with rear bracket(optional)Read full review
Overall
8/10
By Laurence Grayson
Reviewed 12 December 2003
Updated 05 February 2011