TVCenter Pro is a fully featured TV viewing and PVR application for Windows XP and Vista. US only note: With this version, the integrated Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with its “list view” has been replaced by a direct link to TitanTV.com. TitanTV is a free and user-friendly Internet-based program guide that can be used for scheduling recordings with TVCenter Pro.
![]() Pinnacle Hdtv 801e SoftwareThe PCTV HD Pro handles Standard definition TV cable (NTSC), HD (ATSC) and FM Radio. It also allows you to connect to your cable service directly into the wall using ClearQAM for any unencrypted digital signal (in most cases all your basic channels). The HD broadcast playback is up to 1080i, both on ASTC and ClearQAM and handle over-the-air SD/HD programming.In our video review below PCWizKid sets up and installs the the PCTV HD Pro USB Stick (model 801e) in Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit edition). However we also test it in Windows XP Pro 32bit which is basically the same when it comes to using the software provided by Pinnacle.
The Minimum System Requirements from Pinnacle are
![]() Pinnacle Pctv Hd Pro Stick- Intel Core Duo T7400(2.16GHz)- 2 Gig of memory (PC2-5300 DDR2) - 100 Gig Hard drive (5400 rpm SATA) - ATI Mobility RADEON X1400 - Windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit and Windows XP Pro 32bit Pinnacle 801e Windows 10Feature Summary
Pctv Hd Pro Stick 801eConclusionsPinnacle Hdtv SoftwareOverall the PCTV HD Pro Stick delivers a terrific package of features for PC TV viewing. The performance is good as long as you have a fast processor and enough free memory. Multitasking will slow things down, and the software included is a litle slow when changing channels in general, however the TVCenter Pro is intuitive to use. The flexibility in being ablt to connect to your existing cable outlet, receiver box or antenna is a big plus which ensures that where ever you go you have options for TV viewing. The free HD (ATSC) viewing was very good when the signal was above 80% and all the regular digital cable channels (using ClearQam) were excellent. Pinnacle 801e SoftwareConsidering it all, the value for the buck is exceptional for what your getting.Comments are closed.
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