Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner
The Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner 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 Pro 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. The Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
What It Is And Why You Need It
The Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that?s the perfect match for super-slim laptops.
The Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
Take the Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller ? Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen.Want full PVR capabilities? No problem - use Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software to TimeShift, record and program all your favorite shows. There's even one-click recording to hard disk or DVD.
Want to edit recordings? No problem - use our new VideoSpin software to trim your recordings to the desired length. VideoSpin is an editing software application that lets you edit home movies, mix in photos and music, and add titles and transitions, and more! It even comes with a one-click upload to YouTube.
Specifications
Video Type: TV TunerVideo Interface: USBTV Tuner: Digital TunerClear QAM: YesRemote: Yes
FM Tuner: No
Additional Specifications
TV Standards
-ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
-ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
Recording Formats
-MPEG-1/2
-DivX
-MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version)
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-1/2 or DivX4 formats, or direct-to-DVD
Compatible with Windows Media Center5 (Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate; remote kit sold separately)
New: built-in slide-cap to protect the USB connector
New: integrated signal booster improves sensitivity for over-the-air HDTV reception
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP or Windows Vista (32 bit) 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
What's Included
Pinnacle 23058 HD Mini Stick USB TV Tuner
Documentation
Installation Disk
USB Cable
Batteries
Remote
Antenna
Antenna Stand
Antenna Adapter
Pouch