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ReplayTV turns a PC into a remote control
ReplayTV has introduced a new version of its software that will allow people to program its digital video recorders via the Web. This is the third version of ReplayTV software for digital video recorders, which are VCR-like devices that use a hard drive rather than videotape to record and pause live television. The set-top box, which comes in 30-hour and 60-hour versions, competes with a similar device from TiVo and an upcoming product from Microsoft's WebTV. As previously reported, this is the company's first software that allows set-top box owners to use the Web to access the channel guides and ReplayTV representatives were not available for further comment.It's unclear whether current set-top box owners can take advantage of the new software. Eventually, Mountain View, California-based ReplayTV plans to create a type of Internet portal that will store all news, schedules and information related to someone's favorite programming. This will help provide the type of interactivity and personalisation that analysts say is necessary to lure customers to the relatively expensive gadgets. ReplayTV's set-top boxes range from $499 to $799. In arrangement with India.CNET.com Copyright © 2000 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.
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