LaptopMag reviews the Plextor Mini Digital HDTV Receiver (PX-HDTV500U)
Those of you considering getting the Plextor Mini Digital HDTV Receiver might want to read the review published by LaptopMag. The Mini Digital HDTV Receiver (model PX-HDTV500U) connects to your PC’s available USB port and allows you to tune into over-the-air HDTV signals. Features include:
- Supports US DTV ATSC protocol
- Free Air-to-Air Digital Terrestrial TV and Audio Program Playing
- Automatic Channel Scanning
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Supports 4:3 and 16:9 ratios
- Measures 71.2 x 13.8 x 28.1 mm and weighs 19.8 grams
At $99 dollars, the Plextor HDTV tuner looks like a good deal but here’s the verdict from LaptopMag:
The Plextor Mini Digital HDTV Receiver delivers high-def goodness on the cheap, but you’d be better served with the $150 Hauppauge WinTV-PVR USB2. It costs more, but you get better software in more portable package.
Hmm you might want to check out the Pinnacle Systems HDTV tuners which are also available for USB 2.0.