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Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD
alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the image quality. The usability is also mentioned favorably, whereas the design and price get critical comments.
usability, image quality
price, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability.
usability
80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
May, 2025
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250 review
A desirable wireless approach which doesn't fully deliver
Easy to use ; impressive with wireless audio and standard definition video
Doesn’t stream high def convincingly ; ugly remote control
A great way to get standard-def video and audio from your PC to your TV, but falls down when it comes to HD
Jan, 2008
Expert review by : Paul Monkton (techadvisor.co.uk)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD HD media-streaming device
Like all of Pinnacle's ShowCenter products, the Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD enables rich multimedia content stored on your PC or network to be enjoyed on your living room TV without the need for messy wires, keyboards or mice.
The Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD is simple yet functional and, once it's set up, relatively unobtrusive. But in this age we demand something slicker and more inviting from an entertainment device. A few simple tweaks could make a world of difference.
Jan, 2008
Expert review by : Martin Pipe (avreview.co.uk)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD
By way of compensation, 5.1 audio streams can be routed to compatible equipment via the digital audio output. Unfortunately, the ShowCenter 250HD is incompatible with cutting-edge formats like H.264 (European HDTV) and the x.264 that's starting to...
Good analogue connectivity, HDTV support, excellent video playback
Lacks HDMI, doesn't support H.264/x.264 or DVD folders/disc images
Jul, 2008
Expert review by : Paul Monkton (techworld.com)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD HD media-streaming device
Like all of Pinnacle's ShowCenter products, the Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD enables rich multimedia content stored on your PC or network to be enjoyed on your living room TV without the need for messy wires, keyboards or mice.
The Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD is simple yet functional and, once it's set up, relatively unobtrusive. But in this age we demand something slicker and more inviting from an entertainment device. A few simple tweaks could make a world of difference.
Jan, 2008
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Nice for specific needs
I do not have an HD capable TV so I can't tell you about anything but the standard NTSC output through RCA cables. One would think that the available component outputs would not be as high quality as HDMI. I will post another review when I get a better...
I no longer have to burn a DVD every time I want to watch a movie I have acquired on my PC, on my TV. I can also listen to my music in my living room as well as my office
1) Price: Why does this thing cost 2 bills ; 2) Setup was not easy, but not impossible
Feb, 2008
Consumer review (ciao.com)
Satellite receiver, which is the most important thing is the qual
Satellite receiver, which is the most important thing is the quality of signal reception as much as possible attention. A very good image quality requirements, the system is relatively low. Relatively easy to operate.Very good quality images, the...
goog
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May, 2009
Consumer review (ciao.com)
enjoy it in your home
Very good image quality, the requirements of the system is relatively low. Relatively easy to operate.Very good image quality, the requirements of the system is relatively low. Relatively easy to operate. ShowCenter 250HD is a self-proclaimed...
High definition playback,Easy media access ,Convenient installation and use
it's a bit expensive
Apr, 2009
Consumer review (ciao.com)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD
DivX and XviD, but this Pinnacle solution looks like it's going to hit the sweet spot for price/performance. The thing can handle 1080i playback of Windows Media Video 9, WMV-DRM, MPEG1, MPEG2, MEPG4 AVI, DivX, XviD, as well as high definition files...
HD support ; good range of supported formats
No HDMI ; no web access ; not much of an improvement on previous versions
Nov, 2008
Consumer review (ciao.com)
Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD
I have used a lot of satellite receivers but this is the best of all as far as the quality of signal reception is concerned. If you don't want me to talk too technical, i can tell my experience in a simply language that this product is very user...
Good reception and compatible with pc
I dont see any
Oct, 2008
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