PCTV nano Stick is a gem of a USB (Universal Serial Bus) DVB-T tuner. It picks up digital TV even if the signal is weak, thanks to its ultra-sensitive reception technology. The incredible nano-sized design makes it the perfect match for today’s thin laptops & compact desktop PCs. Our included easy to use TVCenter 6 software lets you watch, timeshift & record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV nano Stick supports terrestrial HDTV services 1. PCTV nano Stick comes with a mini remote & antenna, & is Certified for Windows Vista & Windows 7. Features Ultra-sensitive digital terrestrial TV reception Watch digital TV in full-screen or scalable-window mode Pause & rewind live TV with time shifting Record what you’re watching or schedule recordings for later. Record to your hard drive in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2. Compact design with built-in protective flip-cap doesn’t block other USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) powered. Low power consumption saves notebook battery power Integrated Electronic Program Guide & ultra-fast Teletext (where Teletext signal is available) Mini remote & antenna included Compatible with Windows Media Center (Media Center remote control available separately) Free trial software included! Distan TV: Stream live TV from your PC to any other PC on your home network Tuner Digital terrestrial TV standard: DVB-T (MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 2) Antenna input: MCX, 75 Ohm (MCX to IEC adapter included) TV Recording Formats MPEG-1/2 Div X MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (for HDTV recordings only 2) Minimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista or Windows XP (32 bit) with latest Service Pack Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz, Pentium M 1.3 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP1 Windows XP: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended); Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) UDMA/IDE hard disk with min. 5 GB free capacity Graphics /sound controllers with support for Direct X 9 or higher Free USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port DVD drive or burner Internet connection for software updates & activations