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Pinnacle ShowCenter Reviews

We take a first look at Pinnacle's ShowCenter. (cnet.com)

It turns out that Microsoft [I]is[/I] bringing out Windows XP Media Center Edition in Australia... (pcauthority.com.au)

alaTest Review Summary for Pinnacle ShowCenter

We have collected and analyzed 22 expert reviews and 6 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 58/100. The average review date is September 16, 2004. We have compared these reviews to 453 reviews from other Media Centers. The alaScore™ for this product is 73/100 = Good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 73

730100

28 reviews

November, 2009

76 / 100

22 Experts

Product Age

old
new

58 / 100

6 Users

Trend

Rank  12

Expert Reviews (22)

US

Pinnacle ShowCenter

By Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

We take a first look at Pinnacle's ShowCenter.

Pinnacle's ShowCenter is a network media player that allows you to stream...

No rating

Partner Source
cnet.com
GB

Pinnacle Media Centre - Showcenter

By (homecinemachoice.com)

Rating

80100

homecinemachoice.com
AU

Pinnacle ShowCenter

By Darren Ellis (pcauthority.com.au)

It turns out that Microsoft [I]is[/I] bringing out Windows XP Media Center Edition in Australia, but until such time as it materialises -- and Microsoft Australia is being very sketchy on the dates -- those of us looking to integrate our PC media ...

The Windows XP Media Center Edition-esque ShowCenter from Pinnacle Systems is...

Rating

83100

pcauthority.com.au

User Reviews (6)

US

"Be Aware! Will not support HD!"

By bcarl1197 (cnet.com)

I had high hopes for this product as a soluti... 

May be okay for viewing pictures and listening to music.

Limited bandwidth make HD movies not possible.

US

"Steer clear and avoid this product."

By (cnet.com)

I like that fact that it, has component cables and alot of connectivity options.

The software used to is filled with major flaws, like "failed to int database" movies get stuck, SQL MSDE issues, overall it was a very frustrating to use and i think i will have to take a loss and purchase from a better company, one that has good custome...

US

"Very good and easy to use!"

By (cnet.com)

Extremely easy to install and use, turns the computer/stereo/tv into an easy-to-use integrated system.

Flat heirarchy for pictures/movies, only useable through the TV interface.

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