Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless

Last update: Review by CNET (added on 02/05/07)

The Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless communicates to your existing network or directly to your wireless PC Pause and rewind live TV or record your favorite TV shows with the included PCTV To Go Player PCTV To Go seamlessly works as a TV source within a wirelessly connected Microsoft Media Centere Edition equipped PC.

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REVIEWS (last updated: 02/05/07)

CNET reviews the Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless and writes;

“At the end of the day, the Pinnacle PCTV To Go is a worthwhile Slingbox alternative. It all comes down to what features you’re looking for. If you’re looking for the easiest setup routine and the ability to stream live TV to viewers using something besides a Windows PC–such as Macs, Windows Mobile, Palm–then Slingbox remains the better choice. But if you’re a more sophisticated user who needs built-in Wi-Fi, support for simultaneous streaming to multiple PCs, or some degree of Windows Media Center compatibility, the Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless is a worthwhile choice. Its rich feature set, low price, and impressive performance make it a credible alternative for any potential Slingbox owners. “

Wi-Fi Planet reviews the Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless and writes;

“The Pinnacle Systems PCTV To Go HD Wireless offers many things the Slingbox line currently does not — Wi-Fi, standard component and pass-through AV connections, support for multiple clients, and the ability to record video. That said, these features don’t make up for the highly inflexible network configuration and lack of WPA support. When those issues are fixed, the PCTV To Go HD will be a more credible alternative to the Slingbox. In the meantime, if you value the aforementioned features, can temporarily live with WEP, and don’t need access from wired systems, the PCTV To Go is worth a look.”

DVDPlayground reviews the Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless and writes;

“The setup is relatively easy, but since I like to play with things I decided to go into Advanced Mode to change my IP address to something other than the assigned DHCP address. After assigning a new IP address I had to login to my router and setup port forwarding for port 56123. Unfortunately different routers have different ways to setup port forwarding so check the documentation for your router.”

PracticallyNetworked reviews the Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless and writes;

“Streaming quality on the PCTV To Go leaves little to complain about, whether you’re accessing it from inside or outside your home. In either case, video and audio quality was quite good. While viewing locally, the image was quite sharp and crisp as the player software reported streaming just shy of 6 Mbps.”

Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless User Review @ Amazon;

“This device implements a nice concept and mostly delivers what it promises. Once set up properly, a non-geek could easily use this. Setup is ok but not that simple, but since this device requires that you also administer a router, that is not a very big deal. The display and recording interfaces are clean and simple. The picture quality is great, but don’t expect 720p because it is not 720p. I would strongly suspect that recording in 720p would get this into some legal issue. But still, quality is equal or slightly better than dvd quality. Some cons: cpu intensive, some laptop cards don’t work, can’t record at predefined times using the software provided, and there is no keyboard control.”

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FEATURES

Your home TV on your PC, anywhere
Simply plug Pinnacle PCTV To Go into your video, satellite or digital cable TV source—run the set-up wizard and you are ready to watch your favorite TV shows, sporting events, movies, news and more on your PC no matter where you are. Use your local network to watch TV on your PC anywhere in and around your home, or use the Internet to watch your TV from anywhere around the world—it’s the ultimate wireless solution! Best of all, there are no set-up or monthly service fees.

Unleash the power of Windows Vista™ and Windows Media Center
Pinnacle PCTV To Go HD Wireless integrates with Windows Media Center as a TV source. Now with Windows Vista, you can experience a new dimension in watching TV with easy access to a whole suite of powerful functions. Try the convenient TV Guide for programming your favorite shows or series. Even better, if you have a Windows Media Center remote control you can sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Pause, rewind and record your favorite shows
Pinnacle PCTV To Go gives you great control over your new TV experience and turns your PC into a real digital video recorder (DVR). Pause, rewind or record live TV directly from the included Pinnacle PCTV To Go Player software. And, if you already have a DVR service with your TV provider, you can access your recorded shows and DVR functions from anywhere with the virtual remote control features. Watch all your favorite shows when and where you want!

Quality is king and control is everything
If you receive programs in high-definition on your home TV, you can access them on your PC with Pinnacle PCTV To Go and even preserve the great widescreen experience of your original shows. Don’t worry, you also have full control of all your TV features right from your PC thanks to the virtual remote control that allows you to change channels, access the TV services you have at home and even control your DVR.

Easy WiFi setup
* Connect your PCTV To Go HD Wireless to your TV source. Component cable required for HD signal
* Connect the provided IR blaster cable to control your set-top box (satellite and digital cable)
* Run the PCTV To Go Set-up wizard from the supplied Install CD

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum System Requirements
* Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) with Service Pack 2 or higher
* Desktop or laptop computer with minimum Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon®
* 1 GHz or higher (1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
* 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM for Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate)
* Disk space: 75 MB to install PCTV To Go software; at least 500 MB for time-shifting ; 10 GB recommended for recording
* Wireless LAN 802.11g adapter (for wireless configuration and operations)
* Available RJ-45 Ethernet port on PC or LAN (for wired configuration and operation)
* Wireless LAN 802.11g adapter (for wireless configuration and operations)
* DirectX® 9 or higher compatible sound card (M-Audio® or Creative® Audigy® recommended)
* DVD burner for creating DVDs
* CD or DVD burner for creating CDs

Hardware Inputs/Outputs
* Component Video
* Composite Video
* S-Video
* Stereo Audio
* Coaxial/RF Antenna

Package Contents
* Pinnacle PCTV To Go hardware
* WiFi 802.11g Antennas (2)
* Composite (RCA) Cable
* Coaxial/RF Cable
* IR Blaster Cable
* Power Adapter
* Pinnacle PCTV To Go Quick Start Guide
* CD-ROM