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PM me more details please. I lost you there when you said switch channel recording, what do you mean?

Understood already You got PM too!

Yep, still have ready-stock. You got PM!

Haha.. actually I did read somewhere online that a game company (forgotten what name) has developed a usb portable-size capture device that can record from hdmi but still in testing stage As of now, if you can afford to pay more, go for one of these 3 devices for HD recording which are Hauppauge HD PVR or Avermedia DarkCrystal HD or Intensity Shuttle USB 3.0! These are powerful capture devices that can enable you to play your xbox360 on laptop at 1080i HD, just expect to pay about RM700-900 for one! But unless you're a pro, you probably would have benefited more from using that money to buy a 32" or 40" hdtv instead, right?

Right now, I am using my Grabber to play my xbox360 on my office cheapo desktop pc during those boring night shift when boss not around.. hehe

That EasyCap DC60 v2.1C in the above link is earlier version which does not support 60Hz games. If you want 60Hz support for xbox360, get from me either Easycap DC60+ v3.1b or Grabber, both support 60Hz

Yep, component does look better indeed but remember it's still not HD!

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You're welcome. Enjoy your capture device

Hello! The main difference between them is Easycap support only svideo (black) and composite (red, white, yellow) only while Grabber support all that plus additional Component input (red, green blue) which give better picture quality especially in gaming console. Furthermore, Grabber has a newer chipset inside which produce overall better picture quality than Easycap and a better color control scheme. Both support Win 7 as both are latest versions

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Sorry for late reply, currently in Singapore. Difficult to get online here, very strict rules in training camp.

Between Easycap DC60+ v3.1B and Grabber, Grabber has better video quality especially if you use component input for xbox360 or ps3, you will see more and sharper details rendered, better color contrast especially for darker games and more user friendly software. For ps2, to get better graphic, you need ps2 s-video cable which you can use on Easycap/Grabber and if you have ps2 component cable, you can use Grabber only as Easycap has no support for component cable.

Checkout the comparison shot of ps2 between Grabber and Easycap on post#45 on page 3 of my thread here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1658512/+40 Even when both devices on ps2 connected using standard composite (red,white,yellow), Grabber graphic is nicer. Your laptop specs should be able to handle both software no problem.

At the moment, I'm out of stock for both devices. Need to reorder and it may take 2-3 weeks for me to be able to deliver it to you as I need to wait for shipping to me and for me to return to Malaysia to send it out. COD in Melaka not possible, sorry bro. Sms me which one you want so I can order it. My phone number already pm you, check your inbox. Thank you

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PM replied. Yes, you can connect your ps3 to laptop but do remember the ps3 graphic display will be in 480i SD and will not be in HD with Easycap because it only support s-video or composite connection.

If you want better graphic, Grabber can support component but still need to be in 480i SD, it just that the colour contrast and sharpness is better with component cable.

At post #53 here http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1658512/+40 you can see some sample recorded video of ps3 using Grabber on component

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Latest updates on comparison videos and pictures review captured by me!!!

Okay, before we start, do take note that my latest videos and pictures posted from this page 5 onward has been rendered and edited to produce better quality unlike all the previous older raw videos and pictures I posted before this page 5 that are not edited in any ways. PM me if you're interested to know more about how I got this quality or know how to further improve it. Here are comparison shots between Easycap (Composite) on the left vs Grabber (Component) on the right from a DVD9 source recordings. Grabber wins this one with deeper details and colors enhanced by the component obviously.



But wait, what if we use composite instead of component on both devices? Easycap is the better than Grabber when using composite with less blurry and sharper frames here. Left is Easycap, right is Grabber, both on composite.



Surprising, huh? Grabber on composite is worse than Easycap. Remember the right choice of device for the right type of connection, component or composite and what are you using it for make a BIG difference. To illustrate what I said, here are two more samples taken from same Grabber device, but the left picture is component vs composite on right.



Conclusion: For a DVD9 source, best quality in this order: Grabber Component > Easycap Composite > Grabber Composite

Full videos here: (Please change Youtube quality settings to match the intended video resolution)


Depending on what you're watching on, 720p is good for monitor/tv while 360p/480p is good for mobile phones/psp. Also, do note that the actual quality of the video clip is slightly sharper than what seen on Youtube. Here are 2 photos of them before and after uploading to Youtube for comparison. The left image is Youtube and the right is the actual movie clip.



Next is comparison for gaming on page 6 post number #103!

This post has been edited by Nam226: Nov 19 2012, 12:20 AM