Gateway Computer Video Card Upgrade

Glad to have picked up this Video card at this price, it was a huge upgrade for me.

Since I got my recent computer in 2013, I've been trying to get an output to my TV using the normal composite output, which the video card sadly doesn't have. (Although S-Video is an option for my TV as well, it sometimes doesn't detect it properly.) After having tried 3 other VGA to composite scan converters, I thought I would try this Gefen scaler and use the HDMI output on my video card. And it seems I made the right choice at last! While the previous scan converters suffered with a somewhat stuttery PAL output, the Gefen scaler isn't really all that bad at it. It is a little bit stuttery here and there, but nothing to get in a fuss about. When I watched a TV show using it, it wasn't noticeable at all. The image quality is pretty fine, and like it promised, it gives you a choice of resolutions. You'd probably want to stick to about 1024 768 pixels to read stuff from your computer, or otherwise it gets too tiny for your television. I tried both the S-Video and composite outputs, and they were both very good. I also tried it with my XBOX 360, and it worked fine with that too. The underscan setting is just right for my TV, if you want to get the whole image on your screen without anything cropped. It was nice to see that the power supply works from 100 to 240 V, and it also came with a set of Australian style pins, which I was happy to use! (It also had USA, British and possibly European ones too.) The metal case seems rugged and the screw in style HDMI plug is a good idea to keep it from being pulled out. All in all, it seems very well made, and it looks pretty nice as well.

Have had coverage issues with the rented Comcast gateway for quite some time. Decided to upgrade and is very happy with the result. Great coverage, signal strength and speed. Have a 200 MB service and now get close to that in all rooms, what a difference. Setup required talking and chatting to the comcast automated phone line, so it took about an hour to set it up. Not complicated, but time consuming due to Xfinity issues.

Now that I have graduated from a Video8 to a Flash Card based HD Camcorder, I think I will be taking a lot more videos. The size of this unit makes it easy to haul around with you... it fits in the same backpack I use to carry my SLR camera in one of the lens pouches. Video is clear and the many configuration options is a plus. Indexing through the different video scenes is a breeze... no more FF or Rew the tape! Downloading the video to your computer is a snap and the SW that is provided, though basic, gets the job done. It creates a library that allows you to easily enjoy what you shot on your computer.

Had a 2 generation ago Mac Pro- this one is night and day different. If you do video, upgrade to 2 card option. Unbelievably fast render times.

This was purchased as a replacement and upgrade for an older iMac. I wanted a new computer for faster video and photo editing, and I have to say I'm not disappointed. The display is great. Only issue I have so far is that an old monitor (a Dell U2410) that I was using with my old iMac doesn't seem to work with it; I suspect due to age.

I bought this Mac, for use as a video editing computer. I knew there was a newer model out there, but considering I was going to upgrade some of the system pieces, it wasn't worth spending $1000 for the newer one, and only getting a little bit of performance increase. This is my 1st Mac, and I love it, its fast, reliable. Took me a couple days to figure out Snow Leopard. I'm not a gamer, so I can't comment on its use for that. I have it setup just how I want it, and hopefully will give me many years of service.

The gateway to paradise

Updated graphics card on computer used for light photo and video editing and recording music. Only had it for a couple of weeks but works well.

I have Panasonic S1, record video and shoot still in raw, the transfer from card to computer is seamless, 20GB plus in less then 60s!