TBS technologies has released a new PCI express DVB-S2 card with CI slot. TBS6928 is a kind of satellite PCTV card which allows CAM insertion for watching payTV digital satellite channels. It works with the many CAMs,such as AlphaCrypt (Mascom),Conax (NCAM HD) ,Conax (NP4), Conax (SMiT), Conax (Technisat), Irdeto CI+ (Skylink),Viaccess (SCM)…. Over30 CAMs capable. With integrated CI slot, it can be used for watching Free to Air TV and Pay TV(if correct CAM and subscription smartcard are equipped). Both Windows BDA driver and Linux driver up to the latest kernel are provided. The unique TBS MCE tool makes it possible to read CAM/Smartcard on Windows7 Media Center, thus you can watch or record subscription TV on Windows7 Media Center. On Linux platform, you can also watch paytv by using correct software. TBS6928 is compatible with Windows7 Media Center, MediaPortal, DVBlink, DVBDream, DVBViewer, ProgDVB, Skynet, TSreader, XBMC,MythTV,VDR and many other popular softwares.
With the low profile design, TBS6928 is more suitable for those who want to build HTPC or IPTV. You can also buy it from buydvb.net. The retail price is US$118.99.