PROLINK have released a new PixelView PlayTV series tuner into their lineup this week, this dubbed the PlayTV "USB 415".

As the model name implies, this tuner is primarily suited to notebooks as it connects directly to a vacant USB 2.0 port. It accepts analog signals and handles real-time MPEG2/DVD video recording. Furthermore, this tuner is compliant with Vista's Media Center.

Check out the announcement here for further information on its key features.

Taipei, Taiwan (techmessenger.com) -- PROLINK Microsystems Corporation today announces "PixelView PlayTV USB 415 " which brings next generation laptop TV features. With application versatility, "PixelView PlayTV USB 415" owns advanced silicon tuner for Analog TV receptions with powerful real-time MPEG2 recording. "PixelView PlayTV USB 415" can be function as time-shifting, schedule recording, auto scan TV cannel with PixelVeiw PVR or Vista Media Center. While you are busy, just control your remote control. Pause, forward, you will never miss any favorite shows.