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Wednesday October 12, 2005
TiVo Killers?—Windows PVRs
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PVR InterfaceExtremeTech's Jason Cross examines PVR software that runs in Windows -- applications from SnapStream, Cyberlink, and SageTV. With TiVo's mounting price hikes, service contracts, and 'features' like self-deleting shows, the DIY option is getting more appealing all the time. If you want to turn your PC into a time-shifting, commercial-skipping, show-recording TV monster that can also handle DVDs, music, and photos, your best option is one of these choices.

Read ExtremeTech's Review of PVRs.

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