The CardBus design of the Compro’s hybrid VideoMate P500 allows it to be plugged in anywhere, anytime to receive high-quality free-to-air HDTV DVB-T or analogue TV broadcast, stereo FM radio and capture audio/video on your laptop. Using the easy-to-use PCMCIA Plug & Play interface, you can be one step away from watching and recording your favourite TV programs even while you are on the move! Deriving the power from the CardBus gives great mobility as no external power adaptor is required.
VideoMate P500 turns your laptop into a superb home entertainment centre by bringing TV viewing, FM listening and personal digital video recording capabilities to your laptop. Incorporating the new generation high-quality silicon tuner and Philips SAA7135 9-bit ADC video processor, VideoMate P500 lets users enjoy and experience crystal clear video quality DVB-T or analogue TV viewing, set flexible scheduled recording, use timeshift to pause and instant replay live TV, channel surf, receive FM radio reception, and capture single/multiple still frames with a keyboard, mouse, or even remote control on your laptop.
Also, the VideoMate P500 provides S-video, composite video, and stereo input for the transfer of analogue video or video tape into digital formats.