Technabob » ota http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Portable HDTV Antenna: Powerq Powerhd-100 Packs a Punch in a Portable Package http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/11/portable-hdtv-antenna-powerq-powerhd-100/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/05/11/portable-hdtv-antenna-powerq-powerhd-100/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 12:10:19 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=12757 If you’ve put off getting ready for the final analog to digital television transition, and don’t want to bother with cable or satellite, your only choice is over-the-air digital TV. This sub-compact antenna is designed to help ease the transition without cluttering your tabletop with a giant antenna.

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PowerQ’s PowerHD-100 antenna is only 6.5″ wide, but delivers strong digital signal reception despite it’s size. PowerQ claims their compact powered antenna can grab OTA HDTV and SDTV digital signals from as far as 60 miles away.

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Measuring just 6.5″(w) x 2.2″(d) x 1.5″(h), the minuscule antenna is small enough to throw in your backpack or briefcase. And since it can run off of USB or battery power, it’s the perfect companion for laptops with digital TV tuners built-in or those add-on USB ATSC tuner sticks.

You can find the PowerHD-100 antenna over at Amazon for $49.99 (USD).

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Autumnwave’s OnAir GT features tuners for both high-definition over-the-air and digital cable (QAM) broadcasts as well as for analog over-the-aid and cable signals. The OnAir GT plugs into your laptop’s USB port and has a built-in antenna port for receiving signals. Because the receiver does all of the decoding and video signal processing, the requirements for the PC aren’t bad at all. You should be able to use it on all but the most anemic laptops made in the last few years. The receiver also features Dolby Digital 5.1 support.

As a bonus, HD DVR software is included and can record programs to your laptop’s hard drive for later viewing. The software also includes TiVo-esque time-shifting capabilities. The OnAir GT is priced at $179 USD is available now.

[via PR Newswire]

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