Pinnacle PCTV-HD Stick

The Pinnacle HD Stick series offers HDTV and Analog reception for your computer though the USB Port. All models feature Analog (NTSC) as well as HDTV (ATSC) reception as well as PVR (Time shifting) use. Having a USB interface makes them good selections for Laptops or home computers without much room internally.

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Pinnacle PCTV-HD Stick
MSRP$79.99
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
2 reviews
85
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mixed
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2 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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Analog support
+2agreedisagree

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HDTV support
+2agreedisagree

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Includes mini-hd antenna
+2agreedisagree

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TV Listings (with Internet connection)
+2agreedisagree

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Ultra has 2 Hours Flash Memory (on board)
+2agreedisagree

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Integrated Flash Software for older/slower laptops
+1agreedisagree

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USB 2.0 Only
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DivX is community codec
+1agreedisagree


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Details

 

Features by Model (note each model upgrade has the features of the previous model as well):

Base:

  • Analog TV (NTSC)  
  • HDTD (ATSC)  
  • PVR (Time Shifting, Pause, rewind, record live TV)  
  • MPG1 & MPG2

Pro:

  • Line Level capture (RCA SVideo)  
  • MPG4  
  • DivX  
  • PSP & iPod  
  • Remote Control

Ultra:  

  • ClearQAM  
  • Plug & Watch (software runs from stick / Low CPU Load)

 

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Pinnacle PCTV-HD Stick

• Pinnacle Systems 8230-10023-51 PCTV HD Card - PCI

• PCTV HD PCI Card TV Tuner

UPC: 613570222385

EAN: 613570222385

MPN: 8230-10023-51

Competitors

Pinnacle PCTV-HD Stick is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Tuner & Capture »
Hauppauge WINTV HVR

Hauppauge WINTV HVR

MSRP  $100.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Broad Range Interface Support
Cons
  • Weak Codec Support
  • USB 2.0 only
ProSCORE
2 reviews
40
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Charon9

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February 5, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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6 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Analog support
  • HDTV support
  • Includes mini-hd antenna
  • TV Listings (with Internet connection)
  • Ultra has 2 Hours Flash Memory (on board)
  • Integrated Flash Software for older/slower laptops

Cons

  • USB 2.0 Only
  • DivX is community codec

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Omar

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February 5, 2008
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5 pros
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Pros

  • Analog support
  • HDTV support
  • Includes mini-hd antenna
  • TV Listings (with Internet connection)
  • Ultra has 2 Hours Flash Memory (on board)

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Omar prefers Pinnacle PCTV-HD Stick over Hauppauge WINTV HVR
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PCTV, HD, PCTVHD