ASUS My Cinema-U3100Mini – Watching TV on PC/Laptop Made Easy using DVB-T

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May 10, 2008 ||

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ASUS My CinemaU3100Mini ASUS launched a new gadget (My Cinema-U3100Mini) which lets you watch TV on a PC or a Laptop without any additional hardware just plug this gadget into the USB port and you are ready to go! My Cinema-U3100Mini works on Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial (DVB-T).

What is DVB-T?
Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial is a technology which transmits wireless signals from one antenna to another, from signal blaster to home receiver.

The usual Television Broadcasting Signals such as DishTV or TataSky signals reach the user through the transmitting station to Satellite to Home users. DVB-T in a nutshell works more or less like our regular mobile phone networks which transmit signals from one antenna to another.

This little gadget lets you plug it into any PC or Laptop and starts showing TV channels which can be recorded and watched later. Asus My Cimena-U3100Mini supports receiving and recording of MPEG2 and H.264 TV programs, this USB digital TV receiver also utilizes LEDs and ASUS’ TSSI Technology for quick TV signal strength recognition – allowing users to easily find the best spot for watching TV programs. It also provides a versatile set of PVR functions such as TV viewing, TimeShift and schedule records so users will never miss their favorite TV shows again.

Price and release date of the product is not announced yet, however, we have contacted ASUS PR to get more information on the product.

Similar Products available in the market:
Freecom Digital TV DVB-T USB Stick Freeview priced close to $55
Pinnacle PCTV DVB-T STICK Nano priced close to $60 (I love the way this one looks)

For our Indian readers who are wondering if this gadget will be of any use in India, the answer is.. Yes! but so far only 5 Doordarshan channels are available on this medium. In another development Nokia has tied up with DD to provide DD channels on its handsets using DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting – Handheld) technology. For latest on DVB India click here.