Neither SnapStream nor Elgato have publicly committed to support the upcoming Hauppauge HD PVR. However, based on conversations with both companies today they do seem open to the idea of possible integration into their respective PC-based DVR software (BeyondTV and EyeTV). In fact, SnapStream CEO Rakesh Agrawal just posted photos that illustrate recording and pausing … Read more
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Obviously, the current hot topic in HTPC land is Hauppauge’s upcoming HD PVR… And I just heard back from multi-OS SageTV CEO, Mike Machado regarding their integration plans: We’re working to support the HD PVR as soon as we can. We expect we’ll support it at or near launch. I didn’t probe too deeply (hey, … Read more
Hauppauge has released details and announced timing for their USB HD recording device. The HD PVR records from component and optical inputs at up to 13.5Mbps in H.264. Additionally, AVCHD recordings can be burned to DVD for Blu-ray STB playback (via bundled ArcSoft application suite). Shipping is expected to begin May 1, and a pre-order … Read more
Hauppauge‘s HTPC HD-PVR device, originally scheduled for March availability and then later this spring, has been delayed and “should hit the market toward the end of May, early June.” Another tidbit I’ve picked up is that the HD-PVR, which will record digital television straight from any component video output, won’t initially be compatible with Microsoft … Read more
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One of my favorite Home Theater PC software programs is SageTV. SageTV turns your PC into a souped-up TiVo providing DVR functions, a movie and music interface, plus so much more. For new users of SageTV, the first plugin I always recommend they install is the user-created and supported SageTV Web User Interface. The Web … Read more
Snapstream has released an update to Beyond TV, the software-based PVR application. Their focus continues to be ease of setup, ease of use and powerful PVR functionality. This version, a free upgrade for existing BeyondTV customers, includes the following significant new features: Record by saved, keyword searches (like Tivo) Frame by frame playback Conflict notifications … Read more