Plextor has announced the ConvertX PX-TV100U PVR, a hardware and software solution for watching, pausing, and recording live TV on a PC. Priced at $99.00, the ConvertX PX-TV100U is being billed as an inexpensive alternative to standalone PVRs that cost hundreds of dollars and require monthly service fees.

The ConvertX PX-TV100U supports MPEG-1/VCD, MPEG-2/DVD, or DivX video, has an inbuilt TV tuner and S-video input points.

The PX-TV100U comes bundled with SageTV Lite PVR software including a free 3-day integrated Electronic Programming Guide covering all cable, satellite, and broadcast television networks in both the US and Canada.

Recommended System is an 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.

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