Reviews of the Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV100U
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CNET Review
The Good: Includes A/V cables and DVD-editing software.
The Bad: Poor image quality; no remote; long pause between channel changes; other USB devices can cause interference.
The Bottom Line: The Plextor ConvertX PVR is an affordable USB TV tuner with a decent software bundle, but its performance is less than stellar.
Manufacturer: Plextor Corp.
Part number: PX-TV100U-NA
General
- Device Type TV tuner / video input adapter
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
- Width 4 in
- Depth 4.6 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 0.4 lbs
- Localization French, English
Video
- Type Video capture adapter
- Form Factor External
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB, S-video input, Composite video input
- Analog Video Format PAL, NTSC, SECAM
- Analog Video Signal S-Video, Composite video
- Digital Video Format AVI, WMV, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
- Digital Video Capture Resolution 176 x 144, 352 x 240, 352 x 288, 352 x 480, 352 x 576, 720 x 480, 720 x 576
- Still Image Format BMP, GIF, JPEG
- Audio Input Support Standard
- Features TV tuner
Audio Input
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA, 1 x Audio - Line-in - RCA X 2, 1 x TV antenna - Input - F connector
- Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Bays None
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x Composite cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x Audio cable
Power
- Type Power adapter
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included SageTV, Ulead VideoStudio
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- Min Processor Type 1.6 GHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM, Sound card, XGA monitor
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000/XP - Pentium 4 - RAM 256 MB - HD 10 GB
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