Pinnacle Systems Inc. TV Tuner Adapters

The Bottom Line: Pinnacle Studio MovieBox DV combines outstanding video-editing software with flexible hardware, making it easy to transfer video to and from any device.

Specs: Pinnacle Studio MovieBox DV - Video input adapter - IEEE 1394 (FireWire), IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Video capture adapter - S-video input - External, S-video output, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Composite video input, Composite video output

The Bottom Line: Pinnacle Edition DV delivers powerful video editing and a great value for intermediate to advanced users, but beginners will struggle with its unique interface and abundance of features.

Specs: Pinnacle Edition DV - Video input adapter - PCI, PCI, Video capture adapter - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Plug-in card

The Bottom Line: Pinnacle Express DV provides only basic control over video content and DVD menu design--at a high price. Pick the cheaper Ulead DVD MovieFactory or MGI VideoWave for a product that grows with your skills.

Specs: Pinnacle Express DV - Video input adapter - PCI, PCI, Video capture adapter - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Plug-in card

Specs: Pinnacle Video Capture For Mac - Video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, S-video input - External, Composite video input

Specs: Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick - ATSC HDTV / QAM receiver - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, - External

Specs: Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate - Video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, S-video input - External, S-video output, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Composite video input, Composite video output

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Specs: Dazzle Video Creator Plus Video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, S-video input - External, Composite video input

Specs: Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Plus - Video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, S-video input - External, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Composite video input

Specs: Pinnacle Studio AV/DV version 8 - Video input adapter - PCI, PCI, Video capture adapter - S-video input - Plug-in card, S-video output, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Composite video input, Composite video output