I read a product announcement on Engadget for Pinnacle's USB HDTV stick and wondered if anyone around these parts has used it before. I have been traveling a lot lately and like the idea of being able to receive OTA HDTV in my hotel rooms and the airport, rather than relying on my SlingBox at home. For $100, it might be worth a shot...

http://www.amazon.com/Pctv-Stick-USB...1226688&sr=8-3

 

You will still need some kind of antenna connection. Don't know whetehr they would have something like that at a hotel. Definitely not at an airport, unless you carry your own.

 

Get it. They rule. Talked at length with a dude on a flight that had it. He swore by it. Software was nice, easy to use... I'd buy no question it if I traveled more. I might browser around for one with a built-in antenna however.

 

Looks like a great idea.
I just bought it

 

I keep thinking I want one for my home pc, just to say I have one. Our local cable company (***) is in dispute with the local ABC affiliate over the re-broadcast rights of the HD signal, therefore, I don't get that station.

 

I figured that for $95 shipped, including an antenna, it was worth trying out.

 

While it's not HD (and thus, really not pertaining to this thread), one could download the TVU Player.

I stream Fox News to my lappy every day while at work... and Comedy Central... and several others.

 

well thats my next purchase then to see how to crack my Direct tv reciver and activate the USB port too.

 

I snagged one on ebay the other day... $50ish

EBAY LINK

I'll report back with how it works out...