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Pinnacle pctv hd mini stick for mac and pc, The Pinnacle PCTV HD Mini Stick includes Elgato’s EyeTV Lite, which is what makes it possible for you to watch HDTV on a Mac. The stick also offers supports for unencrypted digital cable, and to help improve the sensitivity for over the air HDTV reception, the stick comes with an integrated signal booster.

Pinnacle 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 TV Center 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. 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, Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen. 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. TV antenna input (F- connector/Coaxial) Recording Formats MPEG-1/2 DivX MPEG-4 - compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version) 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) Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting - pause, rewind TV Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX4 formats, or direct-to-DVD System Requirements - Windows XP or Windows Vista (32 bit) with latest service pack, Intel Pentium 4 2.8-GHz, Pentium M 1.7-GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher, 512MB RAM, Free USB 2.0 port Sound/graphics controller with support for DirectX 9 or higher Hard drive, 1GB free space (20GB recommended for TV recording) CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording), and Internet connection for registration/activation

Features:

• Watch live high quality digital HD and SD TV without service fees from anywhere on your laptop, in a new compact size for easy travel and storage
• Elgato’s EyeTV Lite is included so you can now watch, and record live HDTV on a Macintosh
• Supports unencrypted digital cable, ClearQAM
• Integrated signal booster improves sensitivity for over the air HDTV reception
• Built-in slide-cap to protect the USB connector
• Break free and PlaceShift with the sleek USB 2.0 powered portable PCTV device
• Sit back and relax from afar with full remote control access
• The options are unlimited with full support for digital (ATSC) reception, and Clear QAM
• Instantly transform your PC or Mac into a personal digital video recorder (DVR)
• Take complete control of when you watch your favorite shows with TimeShifting
• Never miss a critical part of your favorite show again with pause, rewind and replay
• Schedule recordings with the integrated Electronic Program Guide
• Eliminate the guess work by automatically recording shows direct-to-DVD and/or inthe destination file format of choice (i.e. iPod, PSP, DivX, etc.)

TV Standards:

• ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
• ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)

Inputs:

• TV/FM antenna (F-connector/Coaxial)

Recording Formats:

• MPEG-1/2
• DivX4
• MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version)

Windows 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

Macintosh System Requirements:

• Macintosh® computer with a Dual PowerPC® G5 or an Intel® Core Duo processor
• Mac OS X v10.4 or later
• Free USB 2.0 port
• 512 MB RAM
• Hard drive with minimum 1 GB free space (20 GB recommended for TV recording)
• CD or DVD drive

In the box:

• USB 2.0 TV Tuner For ATSC/ClearQAM 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
• Pinnacle™ TVCenter Pro and Pinnacle VideoSpin™ Editing Software
• Elgato EyeTV Lite Software