Post by dkennedy on Jul 11, 2005 4:41:46 GMT -5
Plextor Introduces $99 TiVo-like Device for PCs
JULY 10, 2005
Press Release
Plextor announced the ConvertX PX-TV100U Personal Video Recorder (PVR), a complete hardware and software solution for watching, pausing, and recording live TV on a PC. The ConvertX PX-TV100U is an alternative to standalone PVRs that cost hundreds of dollars and require monthly service fees.
The ConvertX PX-TV100U is incredibly easy to install and use – users simply plug a cable, satellite, or antenna into the PX-TV100U’s built-in TV tuner, and then use High Speed USB 2.0 to connect to their computer. The PX-TV100U uses high quality real-time video compression software to record TV programs to hard disk, CD, or DVD in several of the most popular video formats, including MPEG-1/VCD, MPEG-2/DVD, or DivX video. The PX-TV100U can also capture home movies and other video from a camcorder, VCR, or DVD player through composite and S-video connections.
The PX-TV100U comes bundled with the easy to use SageTV Lite PVR software which makes it easy for users to watch, pause, rewind, fast forward, and record live TV from a full screen 10 foot user interface. SageTV Lite includes a free 3-day integrated Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) so users always know what is on TV and can easily select upcoming programs to record. The free EPG service covers all cable, satellite, and broadcast television networks in both the US and Canada.
The PX-TV100U also comes bundled with Ulead VideoStudio SE DVD for video editing and authoring interactive DVDs. Award-winning VideoStudio features an innovative Movie Wizard that will automatically edit a video complete with titles, transitions and special effects. For advanced users, the VideoStudio Editor includes high-end video editing features, including titles, transitions, special effects, automatic background music generation, picture-in-picture, and video overlays, as well as DivX and MPEG-2 smart rendering.
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz personal computer; Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000 operating system; 512 MB RAM; 7200 rpm hard disk drive; USB 2.0 port; CD/DVD drive; sound card; 1024 x 768 screen resolution with 24-bit color.
Plextor's ConvertX PVR PX-TV100U ships on June 10, 2005, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $99.00 USD. Complete retail package includes the PX-TV100U hardware, the Sage TV Lite software; USB 2.0 cable, composite audio/video cables, and Ulead VideoStudio SE DVD software.
JULY 10, 2005
Press Release
Plextor announced the ConvertX PX-TV100U Personal Video Recorder (PVR), a complete hardware and software solution for watching, pausing, and recording live TV on a PC. The ConvertX PX-TV100U is an alternative to standalone PVRs that cost hundreds of dollars and require monthly service fees.
The ConvertX PX-TV100U is incredibly easy to install and use – users simply plug a cable, satellite, or antenna into the PX-TV100U’s built-in TV tuner, and then use High Speed USB 2.0 to connect to their computer. The PX-TV100U uses high quality real-time video compression software to record TV programs to hard disk, CD, or DVD in several of the most popular video formats, including MPEG-1/VCD, MPEG-2/DVD, or DivX video. The PX-TV100U can also capture home movies and other video from a camcorder, VCR, or DVD player through composite and S-video connections.
The PX-TV100U comes bundled with the easy to use SageTV Lite PVR software which makes it easy for users to watch, pause, rewind, fast forward, and record live TV from a full screen 10 foot user interface. SageTV Lite includes a free 3-day integrated Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) so users always know what is on TV and can easily select upcoming programs to record. The free EPG service covers all cable, satellite, and broadcast television networks in both the US and Canada.
The PX-TV100U also comes bundled with Ulead VideoStudio SE DVD for video editing and authoring interactive DVDs. Award-winning VideoStudio features an innovative Movie Wizard that will automatically edit a video complete with titles, transitions and special effects. For advanced users, the VideoStudio Editor includes high-end video editing features, including titles, transitions, special effects, automatic background music generation, picture-in-picture, and video overlays, as well as DivX and MPEG-2 smart rendering.
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz personal computer; Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000 operating system; 512 MB RAM; 7200 rpm hard disk drive; USB 2.0 port; CD/DVD drive; sound card; 1024 x 768 screen resolution with 24-bit color.
Plextor's ConvertX PVR PX-TV100U ships on June 10, 2005, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $99.00 USD. Complete retail package includes the PX-TV100U hardware, the Sage TV Lite software; USB 2.0 cable, composite audio/video cables, and Ulead VideoStudio SE DVD software.