Company:
SnapStream Media Inc., www.snapstream.com
Price:
$69.99 Direct
Requires:
733-MHz CPU or better (1.4-GHz recommended), 128MB RAM (256MB recommended), 2GB of hard drive space per hour of recorded video, 16MB video card RAM (32MB recommended), TV tuner card with Windows Driver Model support, Microsoft Windows 98 or later

Pros:
Inexpensive software with great features.
Cons:
No tuner.
Bottom line:
When paired with a good TV card, this is an excellent choice for those wanting DVR capabilities.

Review:
If your PC already has a TV tuner card, then SnapStream Beyond TV 3 is the cheapest way to a robust DVR. The bundle's software has a terrific interface that does not resemble a standard Windows app—a good thing. The channel guide is stellar, letting you record all episodes of a show with a single click. Beyond TV 3's SmartSkip feature lets you avoid commercials. In addition to streaming files, it also will make good-quality portable files using built-in DivX and Windows Media support. If you're looking for a PC-based DVR solution but don't want to buy a whole new Media Center PC, the SnapStream Beyond TV 3 is the way to go. Just be sure to pair it with a top-quality tuner card.

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