Naturally, you will also need to install the TVCentre Pro software, which allows you to scan, store and record digital TV channels.
Installing the device on your PC or notebook couldn’t be easier: simply connect the nanoStick to your rod or house antenna and then slot it into your computer’s USB port. In addition to the nanoStick, the sales package includes a magnetic rod antenna, a miniature remote control, an antenna adaptor and all the required cables and software. (We can't tell you how many times we've lost tiny thumb drive lids, so the cap-free design is definitely appreciated.) Build quality is excellent, with an intelligent sliding mechanism that protects the USB connector when it’s not in use. Its diminutive dimensions are perfect for ultraportable notebooks, with no unseemly protruding bits. In terms of design, the nanoStick resembles a typical USB thumb drive, which makes it one of the smallest TV tuners on the market. In addition to being HDTV-ready, the device sports TimeShift functionality (for pausing and rewinding live TV), basic editing software (for trimming your recordings) and even allows you to record programs directly to DVD. This diminishes the nanoStick’s appeal as a portable TV tuner, though it still offers a reasonable performance for the asking price, with plenty of inbuilt modes and features.
Unfortunately, the included navigation software is not without its quirks, and the rod antenna suffers from inconsistent reception quality. Designed primarily for notebook users, it combines ultra-sensitive reception technology (it says here) with a sleek and miniature design ensuring you’ll never miss out on your favourite TV shows again. The Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick is an external USB DVB-T tuner that allows you to watch digital television on the fly.