PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts!
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Manufacturer: PowerQ TechnologiesBrand: PowerQ
Edition: Electronics
Model: POWERHD-100
Color: Black
Publisher: PowerQ Technologies
Studio: PowerQ Technologies
Music Label: PowerQ Technologies
Product features:
- Portable indoor amplified digital HDTV antenna
- Watch off-the-air (OTA) TV for FREE!
- Ideal for laptop computers and USB TV tuner sticks. Watch TV on the road
- Receives digital TV signals (Channels 2-69) up to 1080i HDTV resolution
- ELIMINATE YOUR CABLE OR SATELLITE SERVICE!
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Customer Review: Overpriced Dissappointment. Rabbit Ears Are Better
Summary: 2 Stars
Given the mixed reviews I really was hoping I'd be one of the pleasantly surprised people.
No such luck.
To be fair, the standard for OTA reception is a rooftop antenna, and this PowerHD-100PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts! will not come close to providing that type of reception for anyone. But my comparison of the PowerQ antenna performance is with my inexpensive GE model 24734 "Millenium" rabbit ears w/ uhf hoop that I had been previously using tested on my plasma HDTV. HDTV signals can be hit and miss to receive due to multi-path signal reflections and people who try to use this or any set-top type antenna for ground level reception can have problems, even in a metro area within 20 miles or so of the TV transmitters. I live in the lower level of a three story condo unit and my antenna can be placed near or at a large sliding patio window slightly off-axis to the TV transmitter tower signal direction. I tried the PowerQ antenna in various positions, using AC power, battery power, amp in off position. One of the main local VHF HD stations that I could receive with my rabbit ears would not tune in with the PowerQ. I extended a coax cable outside to the antenna cable connections and alternated between the PowerQ and rabbit ears. The previous unreceived station did tune in on the PowerQ but it did have occasional break-up while solid using the rabbit ears. Also, an additional UHF HD channel came in solid on the rabbit ear set but only with completely unwatchable break-up using the PowerQ with each extended outdoors.
In addition I took the PowerQ, my MacBook Pro and an Elgato TV tuner and I drove about a mile away to a park and set up the PowerQ to usb power and hooked in the TV tuner. I still had problems tuning that same UHF channel I couldn't receive at my home. Could have been the TV tuner's weak performance in this case.
Bottom line in the home tests- The cheap rabbit ears were better than this much more expensive powered antenna. Short usb cable length aside, It does have a nicer profile if I wanted to be content with just the channels it does pick up.
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Description of PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts!
The PowerHD-100 is the first truly portable digital TV antenna that enables you to receive free off air digital broadcast stations in your area. Receive both high definition (HDTV) and standard definition (SDTV) digital programming using your existing digital TV, analog TV with converter box, or USB/PC TV tuner and laptop computer. It is a unique product in its compactness (6.5 x 2.2 x1.5 inches) and pop- up element design. The internal low noise amplifier maximizes reception. The PowerHD-100 can be powered via batteries, USB power from a PC or laptop, or by AC adapter. The PowerHD-100 is the only practical portable solution for viewing digital television on your laptop. Current USB tuner sticks do not come with usable antennas as an accessory, so a separate antenna is required to receive the maximum number of stations possible. The PowerHD-100 is the ideal antenna solution for watching TV on travel. With the mandatory ending of broadcast analog TV on June 12th, 2009, there will be an increasing demand for antennas for home use. The PowerHD -100 is an ideal antenna for your home, as it can also be used with any plasma or LCD flat panel TV with an internal ATSC tuner. Hook up the PowerHD-100 to additional TVs in your house to avoid added fees for multiple cable boxes. Everything you need to receive free TV immediately is in the box. Simple hookup, installs in minutes.You Receive: Product and accessories in full retail package. Includes AC/DC adapter, F/F coax cable (to connect to your TV/Tuner), USB cable, (2) AA batteries, and User Guide. One year warranty. Glossary of Terms ATSC - This is the North American standard for receiving broadcast TV signals. HDTV - High Definition TV format, 720 and 1080 lines of resolution. USB Tuner Stick - This is a TV tuner device that plugs into your USB port. Made by ATI, Pinnacle, Hauppauge, etc.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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