PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts!

by PowerQ

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B001PLH60K
• Item model number: POWERHD-100
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Antenna - Highly Recommend, March 2, 2009

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A. Pebworth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts! (Electronics)

This antenna picks up dozens of channels, is small and portable. I have a an AMD TV stick for my laptop and can connect this antenna and watch TV almost anywhere.
It's very easy to use, just connect to any HDTV ready TV or converter box and that's it.

I owned the TERK amplified antenna and this one is less of an eye sore and works as good or better.

I would recommend this antenna to anyone who may not want to pay to watch cable TV or needs a backup when the cable goes out.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cool Laptop Antenna Too!, April 16, 2009

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AJMan (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts! (Electronics)

I originally bought this antenna for my Panasonic 50" HDTV. I wanted to axe my cable service, since it seems I am paying for 300 channels I don't really watch, plus they want to charge me extra for HD programs. Since HD is available for free over the air, it makes sense. My homeowner's association doesn't allow roof antennas, so my only option was to find a good indoor antenna. The PowerQ antenna worked very well, after a little experimentation with positioning, I was able to get 29 channels with a good signal.

Taking it one step further, I thought I would buy one of those USB tuners to watch tv on my laptop and see how well the PowerQ antenna would work with it. I got the Hauppauge WinTV 950Q from Costco for $50 on sale. Using the feeble antenna that comes with the tuner, I could only get 3 stations that I considered 'watchable' without the picture breaking up. I swapped the PowerQ antenna, did a scan, and it got 20 channels! Since then, I bought a second one and use it to watch TV while I am waiting at the airport. Reception can vary a bit from location to location, but my investment has more than paid for itself. I highly recommend this product. The HDTV quality available for free is amazing.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The PowerQ antenna works better than anything I've tried before, March 16, 2009

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Helmut (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PowerQ POWERHD-100 Indoor Portable Pop-Up Digital HDTV Antenna - Get FREE TV Broadcasts! (Electronics)

This antenna worked great on my 40" Panasonic TV. Compared to other antennas from Terk or RCA, this one is much smaller and performs better than expected. I was able to pick up over 25 stations in my area the first time. I have it powered with AC adapter that comes with it, so I just leave it on all the time. The picture is amazing at the full 1080i which people that have cable or satellite have to pay extra for. It's goodbye cable bill for me!