Okay it's been a while since I've followed up on the boards, but I've returned and searched yet haven't found any promising advances in HTPCs with regard to HD input.

We're all aware of OTA tuner card such as the ATI model, but it's a limiting option because it only utilizes OTA sources. I have a Comcast HD receiver with component (YPbPr) and DVI output. I also have an Xbox with HD component output. So the big question: is there a card yet that accepts an HD signal via component or DVI input? I suspect the answer is still no, but perhaps if I keep wishing...

Hello jfunk,

There is a card out that I think would work for you.

MyHD PCI HDTV Tuner/Decoder card for your PC
Manufacturer : Macro Image Technology
Model : MyHD MDP-120

Try here to see the stats - http://www.digitalconnection.com/Products/Video/mdp120.asp

It will work with DVI based HD systems, Hope this will work for you,

Brett

I'm extremely new to this, how would something like this work for HDTV if I didnt want a capture card? are capture cards better?

http://www.vdigi.com/index.php?option=cont...&id=9&Itemid=29

The Vdigi is a transcoder. All it does is take a component output and convert it to a VGA signal your monitor can "read". The picture comming from these things is perfect, so the only way a capture card is going to be better, is if you use software on the PC to enhance the picture.

See my thread on transcoders HERE.