Regarding the video capturing ability, the TV models come with a basic bundled piece of software called "ASUS LIVE3400". Think of this program as being similar to the VSHOT and Cinema Live programs that come with the Canopus Total3D 128V card, which has been a low cost option for basic video capturing for some time now.

When using the LIVE3400 program, users can opt to capture images or still frames from just about any video source since the TV models include both an RCA-In port, and an ASUS proprietary "Video Box" In port. The ASUS Video Box isn't something we know a great deal about yet, so we won't speculate on its capabilities at this time. From the look of it, the box has a variety of In ports on it, and can accept high-quality signals from DSS or cable TV as well as other generic RCA utilizing devices.

Professionals should be warned that the AGP-V3400TNT TV models aren't intended for the serious editor. Those seeking more robust options and higher resolution support should look into the Matrox Marvel G200 (See our review of the Marvel for more info.)

We'll test and report on the AGP-V3400TNT TV cards when they arrive, expect the reviews after we get back from Comdex (Late November).

Regarding the the AGP-V3400TNT 16MB card we're evaluating today, here's the card's exact specifications in all their glory:

Maximum 3D resolution w/16bit ZBuffer: 1920x1200x16bpp
Maximum 2D resolution: 1920x1200x32bpp

Hardware Features
· 100% hardware triangle setup engine
· 250MHz RAMDAC
· AGP 2X Support
· Twin texel/pixel 32-bit graphics pipeline
· 16/32 bit ARGB rendering with destination alpha
· 16/24 bit z-buffering, 8-bit stencil buffer
· Ultra-high resolution up to 1920x1200 in true color
· Game color correction
· Anisotropic filtering
· Texture blend support
· Backend blend
· Per pixel perspective correct texture mapping
· Anti-aliasing: full scene, order independent

Software Driver
· Auto-installation
· Auto-chipset detection
· Fine tuned for Win95/98/NT4.0
· DirectDraw 6.0 with VPE/VPM support
· Direct3D 6.0 support
· OpenGL ICD for Win95/NT
· Selectable refresh rate
· To capture up to 30fps with the bundled Live3400 software
· Monitor position/size adjustable
· Color Calibration to both video/graphics
· 3D tuning paramaters
· On-line help

Video Acceleration
· Advanced support for DirectDraw in Windows 95
· Back-end H/W video scaling for video conference & playback
· Hardware color space conversion(YUV 4:2:2 and 4:2:0)
· Multi-tap X and Y filtering
· Support scaled field inter-framing for reduced motion artifacts
· Per pixel color key
· Multiple video windows
· Planar YUV12(4:2:0) to/from packed(4:2:2) conversion for s/w MPEG acceleration
· Accelerated playback of standard codec including MPEG-1/2