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Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick
$100.00
Released September, 2009
The Pros:Gets great reception. Can receive via over-the-air HD (ATSC) or unencrypted cable (ClearQAM). Includes quality antenna with magnetic base.
The Cons:Can't be used with both a cable and over-the-air connection at the same time - user must manually switch adapters. Number of clearQAM / over-the-air channels varies hugely by location / cable provider - no easy way of telling how many channels you will receive. Programming guide software is not good.
The Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick is a compact USB-powered TV tuner that brings television shows to other media devices. With an integrated signal booster that improves reception, the tuner can record television shows to a PC or laptop hard drive or direct to DVD format.
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By turning a computer into a personal digital video recorder, it allows owners to transfer their favourite television shows to other devices such as portable media players like iPods and iPhones. Since it's compact and stylish, it's extremely easy for travel and storage and can be used almost in any environment.
Features
- Turns computers into a personal digital video recorder
- Record television shows to hard drive or direct-to-DVD
- Compact size for easy travel and storage
- Includes mini-remote control and telescopic antenna
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can receive via over-the-air HD (ATSC) or unencrypted cable (ClearQAM)
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includes quality antenna with magnetic base
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included software allows you to record, pause / rewind live TV
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can be used on-the-go - such as in a car
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uncompressed 1080i HD over-the-air, 1080i HD over cable
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very compact - easily portable
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ATSC input can be viewed in Media Center
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includes fully-featured miniature remote control
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can't be used with both a cable and over-the-air connection at the same time - user must manually switch adapters
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number of clearQAM / over-the-air channels varies hugely by location / cable provider - no easy way of telling how many channels you will receive
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programming guide software is not good
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watching and more specifically recording HD requires a powerful computer
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software is somewhat unstable at times
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no QAM support in Media Center
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