Joined on 12/05/03
Very good unit

Pros: External USB 2.0 interface, includes a cable adapter, works well with included HyperMedia software. Picture is clear on my Dell Inspiron 9300, comparable to a PCI TV Tuner on another computer in the same room.
Cons: No remote control, no FM radio tuning, TV window not resizable, did not want to work well with SnapStream BeyondTV (the audio would constantly skip).
Overall Review: Works very well for what it is.. a basic external TV tuner with capture capability.
Outstanding value

Pros: Clear picture, resizable viewing window and full screen modes, audio/video well synchronized. Software better than I expected. Works very well under Windows XP Pro/SP2. The remote control is worth the cost alone (it can be programmed to perform other tasks as well). This also tunes FM radio stations as well (includes an antenna too).
Cons: Included drivers on the CDROM caused Windows XP to blue screen. Downloaded drivers (which seem to be older) from Encore's website solved this problem. Attempting to use third party capturing software (Pinnacle) resulted in pure static audio.
Overall Review: Overall it is a great value for the price.
Palm T|X compatible

Pros: Works with both my Palm T|X and Dell Inspiron 9300 (built in SD card reader) with no troubles. Both devices see the entire drive capacity. Fast 150X performance.
Cons: None that I can see.
Overall Review: Great value for a name brand with a good combination of speed and capacity.
Outstanding!

Pros: Quiet and fast (5400RPM). Fits neatly into my Dell Inspiron 9300 with no troubles.
Cons: None that I can see.
Overall Review: One of the better values out there for a good combination of speed and noise.
Excellent protection, not very functional

Pros: Outer shell is durable aluminum; case cover completely flips around; two slots for SD card storage inside
Cons: Inner shell is plastic; outer shell scuffs easily; latch breaks very quickly (mine within a month); no holes for connectors (audio / sync / power), making it more difficult to get the stylus out or access the power button.
Overall Review: Does well protecting my T|X, which is what its designed to do. Even though the latch is broken it doesn't affect things much.