Cheapest ive seen this device … but NOT HDMI … 1080i Max
Technical Details
-Built-in hardware H.264 high definition encoder, for high performance, high quality TV recordings
-Component video input from most high definition cable TV and satellite TV receivers. Optical or stereo audio inputs
-Record high definition video at up to 1080i resolution, 720p or VGA/D1
-Record at data rates from 1Mbs to 13.5Mbs, constant and Variable Bit Rate
-Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
-Includes HD software video player, so you can playback recordings to your PC screen
-Audio/Video component video loop through to allow HD recording and viewing at the same time
-High Performance Noise Reduction Function
-NTSC,PAL and SECAM Support
-IR Blaster to change the TV channels in your set top box.
Great price.
Amazon previously wouldn't deliver this item to Australia (as recently as end of 2012)
So I ended up purchasing it directly from Hauppauge (cost me $190.00 incl. delivery)