Hi-Def On Your PC or Laptop? Oh Yes!

Earlier this month, the New York Times printed an overview of an interesting new product: Pinnacle System’s PCTV Pro Stick. We couldn’t be happier about that, since we’ve had it stock for a while now. It’s a great deal: For just over $100, you get HDTV right on your PC or laptop. Just plug in the Pro Stick to a free USB port, and you can record high-def TV directly to your machine. The Pro Stick works with XP Media Center to let your PC operate in analog or digital. It practically turns a Windows PC into a home entertainment theater — it even comes with a special remote. Just hook up your computer to a TV, set it in front of your couch & lean back. You -DO- have to hook it up to an old-school antenna, which can be a problem since not everyone still has one on top of their house. Still, if you’ve got one & don’t want to shell out the serious cash an HDTV will cost, this is a good alternative.