Welcome to May edition of
Digital Life from
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Note: Offers made in this email are valid in the US and Canada only.
 The
most valuable benefit of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) has always been it's
plug-and-play aspect. By eliminating the hassle of opening the computer case
to install cards needed for certain devices, USB provided users with an
easy-to-use, expandable and speedy solution. From devices ranging from
joysticks and scanners, to digital cameras and printers, vendors now had a
way for consumers to add new capabilities instantly without having to open
the PC, install a card, flip switches and configure their IRQ settings.
Recently a new USB specification (version 2.0) has been introduced. So
what's the difference between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 and more importantly, how
can you benefit? For starters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 will increase device data
rates to a maximum 480 Megabytes per second - that's 40 times faster than
USB 1.0 devices! It's even faster than IEEE 1394 (Firewire) which peaks at a
data rate of 400MB/second. What this means is that with the increased data
bus speed, consumers can now take advantage of new high performance
peripherals. Best of all, even with multiple high-speed peripherals
connected via USB 2.0, you won't have to worry about hitting any bandwidth
bottlenecks!
Pinnacle recognizes the power Hi-speed USB 2.0 will provide to our
customers and we're already implementing it into many of our harware
products. The newest two products to take advantage of the 2.0 specification
are PCTV USB2 and MovieBox Deluxe. We'll notify you in the next couple weeks
as these products become available so keep an eye on your email inbox.
Note: MovieBox Deluxe with Studio 9 is already
available.
A hardware only version is coming soon for all existing Studio users.
PCTV USB2 is the easiest way to turn
your PC into a personal video recorder (PVR). This external device plugs
into your PC's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and offers a multitude of incredible
features and functionality including:
- Real-time de-interlacing for best-in-class video quality
- View television programs in their intended 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
- Can connect it to either your cable or antenna
- Immediately begin controlling live TV - pause, rewind, fast-forward
and record
- Burn your recordings to either CD or DVD!
- Remote Control
MovieBox Deluxe is the best Hi-Speed USB
2.0 plug-and-play solution to instantly begin capturing video and outputting
your movies back onto tape. A hardware only version for existing Studio
users is coming soon and it's key features will include:
- Connect to both digital and analog devices such as DV, D8, VHS and
Hi-8
- Capture video in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or AVI format
- Sleek and rugged industrial design by F.A. Porsche
- S-Video and composite input and output
You asked for it. We listened.
After last months overwhelming response to our "Importance of Audio"
Survey, we got the message loud and clear that you, our customer, place
audio high on your list of what turns a good home movie into a great home
movie. To help you take that next step to professional quality audio mixing,
mastering, and editing for all of your audio needs including home movies,
we're offering Steinberg's popular audio software package, WaveLab
Essential, at the special price of only $69.99 - that's a savings of
$180 off SRP!
This offer will be announced and go live on our site Friday, May 7th.
However, since you're a newsletter subscriber, we're giving you the
opportunity to pre-order your copy today before anyone else! Quantities are
LIMITED and this offer will only remain available WHILE SUPPLIES
LAST! Be sure to guarantee yourself a copy of this amazing program by
taking advantage of this offer before it's made publically available.
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BUY WAVELAB ESSENTIAL NOW |
WaveLab Essential: Digital Audio Editing For Project
Studios
Based on award-winning WaveLab 4.0 technology, WaveLab Essential offers a
range of indispensable digital audio editing features. From superior CD
writing functions to comprehensive mastering possibilities, get the most
outstanding quality and performance for your project studio at an unbeatable
price. Other product highlights include:
- Fast and flexible audio editor
- Real-time VST and DirectX Audio plug-ins
- Audio and data CD burning
- Powerful audio montage: innovative, clip-oriented editing system
- Label editor for creating your own CD covers
 Introducing
the Pinnacle User Group Network. Studio and Liquid Edition user groups are
popping up throughout the nation. To join an existing user group or to start
a user group of your own, please visit the
User Group Network page for more information.
If you are already part of a PC User Group and would like to see the
latest technology in digital video editing, we offer presentations for both
Studio 9 and Liquid Edition 5.5. Please email us at
usergroups@pinnaclesys.com
to sign up.
 You've
purchased your video camera, you've shot your footage and you've edited
together a final movie. Now it's time to start sharing your materpiece with
friends and family. From tape, to DVD, to the Internet, there are multiple
options available to get your home video to an audience. What method do you
use the most? Take a moment to fill out this quick survey. As always, we
appreciate your time and effort in responding, and as a "thank you," one
lucky winner will win the MovieBox of his or her choice!
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TAKE THE SURVEY |
Liquid Edition Tour 2004: Back by popular demand and
on the road for 7 more cities! Every attendee has a chance to win great
prizes from our sponsors Macromedia, Smartsound, Contour Design, WorldTech,
Verbatim and Artbeats so be sure to register today for one of the following
dates!
5/4 Atlanta
5/6 Seattle
5/11 San Francisco
5/13 Denver
5/18 Dallas
5/20 Philadelphia
5/25 Washington, DC
Click here for more information
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