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Singularis-Is it Better than TiVo and RePlay?
tminator asks: "I was perusing the archives over at ZDnet when I came across a commentary about DVR's (Digital Video Recording). In the talkback section, someone mentioned a site called Singularis. It's a web-based television programming guide with thumbs-up/down rating of genre, title, actor, etc. You tell it what you like, it pulls up when similar shows are one, and the best part is it works with 'Singularis Personal Video Recorder (SPVR)' so you can record mpeg encoded programs on your PC. You can even modify and record programs while you're away! Just use their website to schedule the show and it'll go.
You do need a TV Card, but it sounds like it'll beat the pants off TIVO and RePlay...'cause it's FREE." Unfortunately, the service is limited to Microsoft Operating Systems, but it's still an interesting experiment. If some of you have tried this service, I'm sure the rest of us would like to hear your experiences.
That service is only free during the Beta.
Saying that... I love my TiVo, and I don't see something like this replacing it. The reason the TiVo is so popular is the full integration it has. There is no real seperation for me from my TV, as would be required by having my PC do the work.
With the price of a 20 hour TiVo $199 after rebate, I don't see anything beating it. Sure, you have to pay a monthly fee but it's only $99 for a year, or $199 for lifetime of the unit. If 20 hours isn't enough you can always add a big HD to it later.
The interface is great, the features are great....