Pinnacle Systems recently announced two new ultra-compact, USB-powered digital TV tuners. The Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick and Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick come bundled with software to turn a PC or Mac into a personal video recorder (PVR) with timeshifting capabilities that enable users to record, pause or rewind live TV.
Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), today announced its new Pinnacle PCTV™ HD mini Stick and Pinnacle TV™ for Mac® HD mini Stick – just in time for the U.S. Fall TV season. The new ultra-compact HDTV tuners build on the features and ease of use that have established Pinnacle Systems as number one in the consumer PC-TV viewing market in the U.S.* What makes these USB-powered tuners unique is that they are the smallest TV sticks on the market that offer high reception sensitivity. The affordably priced miniature tuners have been integrated with powerful new signal booster technology that enables them to pick up digital TV even if the signal is weak.
With a Pinnacle HD mini Stick, PC and Mac® users have a complete solution for viewing and recording crisp, clear live television on their computers at home or when traveling. By including the latest Personal Video Recorder (PVR) software as well as a mini remote control, a high-gain telescopic TV antenna and a travel bag; the sleek, ultra-small tuners are ready to use right out of the box. Both devices support digital over-the-air TV (ATSC) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM) for SDTV and HDTV with resolutions of up to 1080i.
The Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick and Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick will be available in the U.S. from the Pinnacle Systems estore as well as leading retailers and online resellers by September 21. The suggested retail price for the PCTV HD mini Stick is US$119.99 and $129.99 for the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick, which is also available in selected Apple Stores.
