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FREE: Watch & Record TV on your PC: Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe

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Description

The listing, Watch & Record TV on your PC: Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe has ended.

Here's the official description from the mfg:

PINNACLE PCTV Deluxe turns your Windows PC into a TV and a digital video recorder. Here's a new way to record your favorite shows: instead of using traditional VHS or audio tape, record programming in high quality MPEG1 or MPEG2 and then burn them to VCD, SVCD or DVD with your optional CD or DVD burner (not included). Time-shifting feature lets you pause or replay whiel recording a live show Multi-channel matrix and automatic channel name recognition Timer for scheduled recording Pinnacle T-Rex multimedia file converter Pinnacle Studio 7 video editing software (TRIAL version) Infrared remote control Requirements - Windows 98SE+, Pentium II class processor+, 128MB RAM, USB port.

This unit is used, and missing the two rear rubber base pads, but still works.

I have all the cables and the original driver cd.

While Windows is officially supported, there's also a way to get it working under linux, using this software: http://freshmeat.net/projects/pctvgui

Shipping (U.S. only) is $10.95 for USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box.

Questions & Comments

what will you do for free shipping? I really want one of these but I cant pay for shipping.

Aug 8th, 2011 at 12:30:56 PM PDT by

Sorry, I can't ship it for free.

Aug 9th, 2011 at 1:01:38 PM PDT by

Do you accept Paypal?

Aug 9th, 2011 at 12:45:51 PM PDT by

No, but I can accept any of the following credit cards: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Discover.

Aug 9th, 2011 at 1:01:36 PM PDT by

What about concealed cash?

Aug 9th, 2011 at 11:35:52 PM PDT by

Sorry, no, but you could use a Visa or MC debit card if you don't have any of the credit cards I listed above.

BTW, if you're concerned about security, note that I never see any of your card information; I use a new service called WidgetPay.me (https://widgetpay.me/), which is a paypal rival.

Aug 10th, 2011 at 5:52:37 AM PDT by

Exact model number please?

And as well - what cables does it come with?

Aug 11th, 2011 at 8:36:09 AM PDT by

There is no model number per se; the full description is: "Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe Retail US".

There are 2 cables: power and usb.

Aug 11th, 2011 at 11:58:16 AM PDT by

I'm new to the site and I'm watching this closely. Thanks for the info about widget.

Aug 11th, 2011 at 1:08:08 PM PDT by

You're welcome. I've written more extensively about the differences between paypal and WidgetPay.me on my blog: http://denis.papathanasiou.org/?p=572

Aug 11th, 2011 at 4:14:23 PM PDT by

Will this work with aigitalconverter box? If so, does it in any way improve your reception which allows you to get more digital channels. In other words does it strengthen your existing anttena

Aug 11th, 2011 at 3:20:51 PM PDT by

It doesn't do anything to enhance or improve your signal; it simply lets you watch and record channels you already get.

Aug 11th, 2011 at 4:05:33 PM PDT by

Does itrequire any specific application in order to work?

Aug 11th, 2011 at 3:22:02 PM PDT by

There's a Windows app which comes with cd, and if you run Linux, you can download and install the software I mentioned in the description. There's no Mac support as far as I know.

Aug 11th, 2011 at 4:08:18 PM PDT by

def watching and hopefully i can bid and win fanned you

Aug 7th, 2011 at 9:22:18 AM PDT by

Ok then thanks never knew that

Aug 10th, 2011 at 11:46:33 AM PDT by

Do you accept money orders or checks?

Aug 11th, 2011 at 4:13:59 PM PDT by

Only if they're certified, but I strongly prefer that you pay with a credit card or debit card.

Aug 12th, 2011 at 5:59:22 AM PDT by

Keep in mind that this thing was manufactured BEFORE the digital transition. It is not compatible with the digital system and will only pick up analogue stations, if there are any left on your cable system It will need to be connected to a digital cable box in order to pick up more than 10 channels.

An easy way to find out how many analogue channels this thing will get "as is" is by going to your analogue television (if you have one) and disconnect your cable box (if you have cable) and connect your TV straight to the cable line. Whatever analogue channels you get this way are the channels you can get on this thing "as is".

Aug 12th, 2011 at 9:44:15 PM PDT by

It isn't a Digital Receiver !!You will need a digital box!!

Aug 12th, 2011 at 11:54:42 PM PDT by

Do you have to have any kind of subscription service to use this. Great auction!

Aug 13th, 2011 at 12:28:51 AM PDT by

Watch & Record TV on your PC: Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe is in the Computers & Networking | Other Computer Items category