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Beyond TV 3.5 is an alternative to Windows Media Center 2005

Posted on Oct 17, 04 04:10 PM PDT

SnapStream has updated its PVR (Personal Video Recorder) software to support the Dual TV Tuner functionality. That's also a key feature of Windows Media Center 2005.

While Windows Media Center should be sold only installed in a brand new PC, SnapStream's Beyond TV 3.5 can be used to upgrade an existing PC to become a PVR device. It does more or less what Windows Media Center can do, for $69.99. A 21-days trial is available for download.

Back in the days, I tried to install Beyond TV 3.0 without any luck. I'll blame my TV Tuner... Keep in mind that the installation might require a live internet connection. I think that SnapStream's User Interface is not as sleek as Window Media Center, but it lets you use an existing PC (you'll probably have to buy the TV Tuner + Beyond TV), which is much less expensive than buying a Media Center PC.


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Highlights:
• Record more than one show at the same time or watch one while recording another with multi-tuner support
• Quickly watch recorded shows by skipping blocks of commercials, or part of a recorded show, using SmartSkip™
• Easily find and select shows to record using the free TV guide or do a search by title or keyword
• Deliver the Beyond TV experience to other PCs in the house with Beyond TV Link
• Transfer recorded shows to handheld devices like Microsoft Portable Media Centers for on-the-road viewing
• Schedule recordings away from home via the Internet or a web-ready phone

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