Digital Trends

ATI HDTV Wonder

October 17th, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Introduction

If you've ever watched true HDTV programming on a high-definition display, you already know that the image clarity and visual experience high-def provides is beyond compare. Similarly, if you've ever watched an analog TV broadcast on a computer, you've undoubtedly seen how low-quality “regular” TV is. With their HDTV Wonder, ATI has merged the superb image quality of HDTV with the already high-def visuals of a computer display.

At $199, the HDTV Wonder allows you to pull in over-the-air digital broadcasts and regular analog cable TV on your computer. As with other TV tuner cards, the HDTV Wonder also allows you to use your computer as a personal video recorder, with the ability to record TV programs to your hard drive and pause or rewind live TV. Available only in the U.S., the HDTV Wonder allows you to get a taste of crystal clear HDTV broadcasts without having to purchase a new high-definition display.

Image courtesy of ATI Technologies