Pinnacle PCTV-HD Card

The PCTV HD Card by Pinnacle Systems allows for reception and recording of both Analog and Digital (HDTV) signals as well as normal video capture from line level sources. The product includes the remote control, breakout cables, an FM Antenna and beta software to record shows by schedule. Fully compatible with Windows Media Center (Vista & XP) and ClearQAM.

Pinnacle PCTV-HD Card
MSRP $79.99
Release date February, 2008
Brand Pinnacle
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ProSCORE
1 review
67
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mixed
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1 positive
0 mixed
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Pros:
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HDTV (High Def TV)
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Analog TV
+1agreedisagree

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PVR / Time Shifting (Record, Pause, Rewind TV)
+1agreedisagree

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ClearQAM (digital cable tv)
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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NTSC Only
+1agreedisagree

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DivX is community codec
+1agreedisagree


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Cons
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ProSCORE
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Pros
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Cons
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February 5, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
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mixed
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4 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • HDTV (High Def TV)
  • Analog TV
  • PVR / Time Shifting (Record, Pause, Rewind TV)
  • ClearQAM (digital cable tv)

Cons

  • NTSC Only
  • DivX is community codec

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PCTV, HD, PCTVHD