SnapStream Media Announces Launch of Beyond TV 4 DVR Software Featuring Support
for Recording HDTV, DivX, Browse by Category, and FM Radio
November 10, 2005- SnapStream Media, Inc., a leader in digital home entertainment
products, announced today the launch of Beyond TV 4, a completely new version
of its award-winning DVR software that supports DivX, FM Radio, recording of
over-the-air (OTA) digital and HDTV content, and a new browse by category feature,
as well as numerous stability and performance improvements.
Added HDTV Support
With the broadcast flag being struck down this summer, consumers
will continue to be able to capture HDTV content on their DVR PCs. Support
for capturing
HDTV shows broadcast on digital channels offers Beyond TV 4 users six times
the picture quality of standard definition television, along with impressive
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The combined sharper picture and sound
now brings the highest quality picture to Beyond TV’s already intuitive
and feature-rich DVR experience. Additionally, Beyond TV 4’s electronic
program guide creates customized, integrated program lineups for United States
users which allow them to scroll through digital and analog channels in one
easy-to-use program guide. DivX Support
Beyond TV 4’s support of DivX allows users to record direct
to DivX from software encode cards or ShowSqueeze™ to DivX from any TV
tuner card. DivX files, at one-tenth the size of MPEG-2 files, are ideal for
saving hard
disk space and for transfer to portable media devices. Browse by Category
Beyond TV 4’s new browse by category feature makes
finding movies and sporting events, as well as programs in other categories,
quicker and easier
than ever. Search categories include movies, drama, comedy, sports, and more. Improved
Multiple Tuner Support
Beyond TV 4 also features multiple tuner support
with free additional multiple tuner at no additional cost. This allows users
to easily create systems with
both analog and digital tuners, or with multiple tuners of either type. Multiple
tuner support enables users to record shows on analog and digital channels
simultaneously with the appropriate hardware. FM Radio
Beyond TV 4’s FM Radio support allows users to experience FM
radio on their DVR. Users can skip commercials and replay their favorite songs.
In addition,
integrated presets allow quick access to favorite stations. Other Improvements
SnapStream Media’s newest Beyond TV release features
more than fifty features, stability and performance improvements. These improvements
include
a faster program guide and search features, a redesigned user interface and
support for advanced configurations, among other things. The more than fifty
new improvements are described on the company’s website at www.snapstream.com/products/beyondtv/upgrade.asp.
“
Beyond TV 4 is a major advancement in our DVR technology,” said Rakesh
Agrawal, CEO and president of SnapStream Media. “We’re introducing
a slew of new capabilities, including support for HDTV and digital TV, DivX
and more useful search capabilities – all delivered with the polish and
finish that SnapStream is known for. And apart from the big new features, Beyond
TV is faster, more stable and easier to use than ever. It’s never been
easier for a consumer to convert their PC into a powerful DVR.”
Beyond
TV 4 is available for new users for $69.99. Current users can upgrade for
$29.99. SnapStream Media is also offering HDTV bundles that include an
HDTV antenna, a coaxial cable, and a compatible HDTV tuner card. These bundles
include everything a user needs for setting up an HDTV compatible DVR, and
start at $99.99. Beyond TV 4 can be purchased at www.snapstream.com.
About SnapStream
Media, Inc.
SnapStream Media, Inc. is a leading developer of digital entertainment products
based in Houston, Texas. SnapStream Media's vision is to create high quality
consumer entertainment experiences that leverage PC technology. The company's
digital video recording (DVR) software, Beyond TV™ received PC Magazine's
Product of the Year Award in December 2004. It was referred to as "an
idea whose time has come" by the Associated Press and declared "better
than TiVo" by Maximum PC. Interested parties can find more information
about SnapStream Media and its products at www.snapstream.com.
# # # Contact Information
SnapStream Media, Inc.
Phone: 713-644-6240, x36
Fax: 713-644-3215
Email: pr@snapstream.com
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