Tune Up TV on your PC PC nowadays to organize, store and process your files. It is becoming an all in one system. You can play videos, music and games on your PC, and now you can also convert your PC into a media center like TV.
All these elements are possible thanks to the development of a TV tuner for PCs. With this technology, you'll be able to watch your favorite programs on your PC and saves you the hassle of installing cables and transformers of different connection on your PC. You will just plug the receiver into your PC USB port and a few software configuration, you are now ready to watch your favorite shows and even the ability to record or save your favorite TV episodes.
Here are some of the top tuner models available on the market:
1. Pinnacle TV Tuner PCTV USB 2.0 DVB-S Sat Pro 450E
The PCTV Sat Pro 450E is a USB 2.0 TV tuner that lets you watch, record and TimeShift digital satellite (DVB-S) on the PC. You can watch TV full screen with a laptop, an important window on your PC or record your favorite TV shows directly on your hard drive in native MPEG-2 or DivX format. You may also use the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) to schedule time or recurring recordings and benefit from ultra-fast Teletext with unlimited number of pages. remote control is included for even more user-friendly.
General
ยท Type of device - DVB-S
Enclosure Type ยท - External
Interface Type ยท - Hi-Speed USB
Location ยท - French, Italian, Spanish
ยท Compatibility - PC
ยท Type - Power adapter
Form Factor ยท - External
Video:
Digital ยท Video Format - MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX
ยท Support audio input - standard
ยท Features - Remote control, time shift function, teletext
Audio:
ยท Type - Power adapter
Sound Input Mode ยท - stereo
ยท Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces - 1 x satellite antenna - F connector input -
Software / System Requirements:
ห os required - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
ยท Peripheral / Interface Devices CD - ROM, PCI slot, DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, DirectX 8.0 compatible graphics card
ยท Details System Requirements - Pentium 4 - RAM 256 MB - HD 5 GB
2. TVTUNER PCTV-PENDRIVE
No matter where you are, this PC TV Pendrive DVB lets you enjoy high quality digital entertainment on your laptop or desktop PC. Features include instant recording for recording digital TV with time shifting and much more.
More than one receiver, this PC TV Pendrive can record your favorite programs on your PC and never miss a moment. With the multi-input video cable you can watch your favorite DVDs, VHS tapes or camcorder movies directly on your computer.
Features / Specifications:
PCTV PenDrive USB ยท 2.0 TV tuner with video input
Characteristics:
Silicon Tuner ยท
TV ยท System NTSC / PAL B, G, D, K, I, M, N
ยท Video and S-Video input
ยท TV input
ยท Audio input (RCA L / R)
ยท USB 2.0 connection
ยท Remote sensor
ยท Switches your PC to the TV in full screen
ยท Auto scan 125 channels of cable TV
ยท Auto scan 70 channels of TV Antenna
ยท Full TV frequency range for CATV / VHF / UHF
ยท Tables Localize TV
ยท Site renames
ยท Site refine
ยท Site use
Advance TV functions:
ยท Teletext
ยท Time-Shifting
ยท Schedule recording
ยท Recording television programs
Capture Wallpapers ยท
Individual: TV Channel List setting
ยท Friendly channel scan
ยท Remote controller included
Video Capture Functions:
ยท Source input for composite video and S-Video
ยฐ left and right channel audio INP.
Posted on May 20, 2010.
