Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology Inc., announced today the next generation of its Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick, and Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick.

In addition to delivering free digital HD and SD TV over-the-air (ATSC), these new Pinnacle PCTV HD and HD Pro Sticks now support unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM) channels and include a next-generation tuner/demodulator with more sensitive reception of both analog and digital TV signals and, in the case of the PCTV HD Pro Stick, even FM radio.

The Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software bundled with the new tuners delivers fully functional PVR capabilities that make it easy to watch, TimeShift and record SD and HD TV. For added convenience, users have the option of viewing programs in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. An integrated Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) is included to locate programs and schedule recordings. Shows can be recorded to the user’s hard drive or direct to DVD for playback on a DVD player.

The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick and the Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick will be available through leading retailers and online resellers by April 6th, 2008 with U.S. pricing at $69.99 and $99.99 respectively. Buy the Pinnacle PCTV Sticks.