Pennsylvania-based start-up AutumnWave yesterday announced the release of an over-the-air antenna that enables users to receive HD and other digital broadcast TV signals on their laptop computers. The OnAir GT, which retails for $179, uses essentially the same technology as a standard over-the-air TV antenna, with the primary difference being its more compact form factor suitable for travel. CNET has a review.
This is a pretty cool idea whose ultimate success hinges on the reliability of the over-the-air signals it attempts to capture. As anyone who's attempted to hook an OTA antenna up to their HDTV at home knows, such broadcasts can be fairly unreliable, especially if you live in an area where there are hills, mountains, tall buildings or fog. But if you can get it to receive the signals, you should be able to watch local HD and digital broadcasts of your favorite sports and other TV programs, all without being confined to your living room.
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