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From the manufacturer:
The Smallest HDTV Tuner
With its latest generation chipset, the ultra-compact PCTV HD mini Stick delivers high-quality digital HDTV and the integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity. Watch HDTV in full-screen or scalable-window mode. The included TVCenter software turns your PC into a full-fledged Personal Video Recorder (PVR) that lets you timeshift and record TV shows. Record to your hard drive in MPEG-2 or DivX format or even direct to DVD.
Product Features:
Ultra COMPACT, Brilliant HDTV and 100% DIGITAL
New compact size HDTV tuner for easy travel and storage
Instantly turn your PC into a personal digital video recorder
Record your favorite shows to your hard drive or direct-to-DVD
Unique slide-open design with USB connector protection - never loose the USB cap again!
Product Overview
PCTV HD mini Stick is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that’s the perfect match for super-slim laptops. The integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity even if the signal isn’t strong. The easy-to-use TVCenter software lets you watch, timeshift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV HD mini Stick comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
Take it with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller – PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen.
Want full PVR capabilities? No problem - use TVCenter software to timeshift, record and program all your favorite shows. There's even one-click recording to hard disk or DVD.
PCTV HD mini Stick provides everything you need to turn your PC into a digital TV with fully functional Personal Video Recorder (PVR). You can actually view and record over-the-air HD content for free (ATSC). If you have cable TV (ClearQAM) at home: get the best out of it and receive the available digital HD channels on your PC, at no additional cost. All of this power is available in an ultra-compact designed form factor. The PCTV HD mini Stick includes a USB 2.0 powered TV tuner with integrated infrared (IR) receiver and a mini-remote control.
This diminutive combination allows you to take control of all of your digital TV choices from a distance in comfort. A high-gain telescopic antenna is included, too. The included TVCenter software also offers features like timeshifting, direct-to-DVD recording or scheduled recordings to your hard drive in native MPEG-2 quality or in space-saving DivX® format.
Key Features
Ultra-compact HDTV tuner stick with super-strong reception
Watch free HDTV on your PC – no service fees
Supports both digital over-the-air TV (ATSC1) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM2)
Includes mini-remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna
Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV
Stereo sound
Electronic Program Guide (EPG3)
Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or DivX4 formats, or direct-to-DVD
Compatible with Windows® Media Center5 (Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Ultimate; remote kit offered separately)
New: built-in slide-cap to protect the USB connector
New: integrated signal booster improves sensitivity for over-the-air HDTV reception
Bonus: travel bag
Technical Specifications
TV Standards
ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
Inputs
TV antenna (F-connector/Coaxial)
Recording Formats
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
DivX
MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version)
System Requirements
Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ with latest service pack
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8GHz, Pentium M 1.7 GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher (e.g. dual core processor)
RAM: Windows XP – 512 MB; Windows Vista – 1 GB
Free USB 2.0 port
Sound/graphics controller with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
Hard drive with minimum 1 GB free space (20 GB recommended for TV recording)
CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording)
Internet connection for registration/activation
Package Contents
USB 2.0 TV tuner for ATSC1/ClearQAM2 reception
Mini remote control including battery
Portable telescopic high-gain antenna with magnetic foot
Antenna adapter (MCX to F-Connector)
USB extender cable
Printed quick start guide
Travel bag
CD with TVCenter software
This item is still sealed in original cellophane shrink wrap. It sells for almost $90 plus s/h new elsewhere online; used for about $40 plus s/h. Get a new one here for the price of a used one, plus s/h. Support can be found on the manufacturer's web site:
PCTV. WYSIWYG.
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