One of the big problems I have with these PC PVR software programs is I find they don't provide the same experience as a TV and set top box.
I'm sure I'm not the only person who enjoys sitting back on the couch and not moving until I've consumed all manner of media but with these PC based PVRs you need a telescope or something to see the interfaces from your couch (not to mention an oversized mouse pointer to control it).
But I've found ShowShifter!!!
Have you guys seen this? It's at www.showshifter.com
It's got all the PVR stuff: Record, pause, networking etc and a program guide, but it's UK only at the moment. It's got a codec independent engine so you can use whatever you want and if you've got a low processor speed like me you can recompress after you've recorded files.
But the big difference is ShowShifter provides a single interface for all your media: TV, DVD, CDs and MP3s and it's all designed to be used with a remote (I use a keystroke USB remote). In other words I can get my traditional lazy home theatre experince with my PC.
So now I can sit on the couch and watch, pause etc TV, play DVDs and listen to music and even switch the PC off without getting off my butt.
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I'm sure I'm not the only person who enjoys sitting back on the couch and not moving until I've consumed all manner of media but with these PC based PVRs you need a telescope or something to see the interfaces from your couch (not to mention an oversized mouse pointer to control it).
But I've found ShowShifter!!!
Have you guys seen this? It's at www.showshifter.com
It's got all the PVR stuff: Record, pause, networking etc and a program guide, but it's UK only at the moment. It's got a codec independent engine so you can use whatever you want and if you've got a low processor speed like me you can recompress after you've recorded files.
But the big difference is ShowShifter provides a single interface for all your media: TV, DVD, CDs and MP3s and it's all designed to be used with a remote (I use a keystroke USB remote). In other words I can get my traditional lazy home theatre experince with my PC.
So now I can sit on the couch and watch, pause etc TV, play DVDs and listen to music and even switch the PC off without getting off my butt.
WooHoo!!!