I/O Data Vista Approved Tuners

This week I/O Data is launching its new line of TV tuners — the company is ready to set the mark for Vista friendly video hardware. Desktop and laptop user friendly, the TV tuners come in two forms. The first in a PCI (GV-MC/RX3) and the other in external form (GV-MC/TZ). Both units still hold the same capabilities of channeling and capturing. The only difference is the coaxial input on the RX3. The features on both units, according to I/O Data’s Japense news release (English), include S-Video / composite inputs, 10-bit DACs, noise reduction capabilities and guaranteed compatibility with Microsoft Vista.

For the price, I don’t see what these tuners really have to offer. I’m looking forward to seeing what Hauppauge has up their sleeve and will likely see it first hand at next weeks CES. As it stands though, is there actually a problem with using WinXP tuners on Vista? Many people may not even have to upgrade, so upgrading won’t be a consideration.