PCTV

comovartia · 05-25-2008, 03:42 PM

Ok another technology question. I am in flux between residences. I have never been interested in watching TV on my PC but my TV is in storage and it is taking longer to find a house then I had hoped.
Has anyone ever used a PCTV stick with their computer?
Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick - HDTV, NTSC, USB 2.0, PVR, AV In, Onboard Flash Memory, Mini Remote Control, ClearQAM Ready, MPEGDivX Support, Vista Certified 8230-10020-71 at TigerDirect.com

I need a way to receive tv signals and be able to record a few shows I like.
If anyone has used one and can let me know if the picture is any good and if it is easy to use it would be great.

Thanks

hs2000 · 05-25-2008, 06:57 PM

I tossed my tv and bought this,

Amazon.com: Elgato Eyetv Hybrid (NTSC): Electronics

It's made for mac, but I bet the PC equivalent is pretty similar. In the end it's a great buy. It just turns your computer in a Tivo without the monthly fees. My only complaint is the picture quality, but I'm sure 99% of the problem comes from viewing a standard definition poor quality analog signal on my high def monitor.

Harbinger[TG] · 05-25-2008, 08:16 PM

Hulu - Watch your favorites. Anytime. For free.
tv over the net. has most new shows and a lot of classics

op4_camper · 05-25-2008, 10:39 PM

I run a ati all inwonder. I love it. Its a tivo it has time shift you can burn to dvd. you can do it all.

05-25-2008, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
comovartia MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 327	PCTV Ok another technology question. I am in flux between residences. I have never been interested in watching TV on my PC but my TV is in storage and it is taking longer to find a house then I had hoped. Has anyone ever used a PCTV stick with their computer? Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick - HDTV, NTSC, USB 2.0, PVR, AV In, Onboard Flash Memory, Mini Remote Control, ClearQAM Ready, MPEGDivX Support, Vista Certified 8230-10020-71 at TigerDirect.com I need a way to receive tv signals and be able to record a few shows I like. If anyone has used one and can let me know if the picture is any good and if it is easy to use it would be great. Thanks __________________ comovartia Home Field-http://www.camppaintball.com/

05-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
hs2000 Please, call me Alex. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 148	I tossed my tv and bought this, Amazon.com: Elgato Eyetv Hybrid (NTSC): Electronics It's made for mac, but I bet the PC equivalent is pretty similar. In the end it's a great buy. It just turns your computer in a Tivo without the monthly fees. My only complaint is the picture quality, but I'm sure 99% of the problem comes from viewing a standard definition poor quality analog signal on my high def monitor. __________________ Pumper for life.

05-25-2008, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
op4_camper MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Somerset Pa Posts: 288	I run a ati all inwonder. I love it. Its a tivo it has time shift you can burn to dvd. you can do it all. __________________ Contact me