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Instant HDTV PCI
Several years ago, you could get a TV tuner card for your computer and have television broadcast in a small window at the top of your computer screen so you could watch your favorite TV broadcast while you worked. We thought we were the Jetsons back then. While it was a great idea, the technology was just not there yet to give you much more than a fuzzy image with poor sound. Add a few years of technology, put that TV tuner card on steroids and give it a PhD in High Definition Television (HDTV) and you have the new Instant HDTV PCI (Retail $129) from ADS Tech.
This is the TV card that you would design for your computer if you wanted it all. With the Instant HDTV PCI you can watch HDTV, your cable TV, and normal TV broadcasts. You can record the shows you like, replay them on your PC, and burn them to a CD or DVD to add to your library. You can even hook up your VCR or camcorder as the input device to convert your old tapes to CD or DVD, or watch and record your live camcorder on your PC. Is that cool, or what?
But wait, there is more. Instant HDTV PCI includes SnapStream's Beyond TV Express software which transforms your PC into a home theatre super center with a totally integrated electronic program guide. Beyond TV lets you see "What's On" and watch your favorite shows now or schedule them for future recording. You can also Pause, Fast Forward and Rewind live TV as well as recorded programs. You have the power to program recordings of future broadcasts by searching the electronic program guide by title or keyword. Anything else you would like to add? How about a remote control so you can operate the Instant HDTV PCI just like any other HDTV and recording device. You got it! It is included in the box. The Instant HDTV PCI sounds almost too good to be true at such a low price but during our review at Computer Times it passed every test with flying colors.
With the Instant HDTV PCI you can begin receiving free over the air HDTV broadcasts on your PC as soon as you install the card and the software, which we found to be well designed and hassle free. You will even be guided to the best HDTV antenna to buy and the direction to point it to pick up the free HDTV signals broadcast in your area. Today 95% of all households in the U.S. can receive HDTV from at least one network broadcaster. And more than 85% can receive an HDTV signal from three or more network broadcasters.
If you have been thinking about buying a new HDTV, the Instant HDTV PCI will pay for itself by saving you the expense. Now, you can enjoy all the clarity and brilliance of crystal clear HDTV broadcasts on your PC monitor instead. Not familiar with HDTV? You really have to experience it to believe it. HDTV broadcast's look better because they have up to 6 times the resolution of standard TV broadcasts and many broadcasts include Dolby 5.1 Audio so HDTV sounds much better. HDTV is broadcast over the air for free, no need for cable TV or satellite subscriptions. Once you install Instant HDTV PCI and a TV antenna you can receive HDTV. If you have analog cable TV in your house you can also use the Instant HDTV PCI to receive standard TV and cable broadcasts in addition to HDTV broadcasts.
Listed below are the key features of the hardware and software included with Instant HDTV PCI. You get a lot of bang for the buck.
Included in the box are:
PC Requirements:
(1 hour of HDTV recording requires approx. 10GB of hard disc space.)
Program Guide
NeroVision Express
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