Whether you want to watch TV on your LCD, flat-panel or computer monitor or turn your PC into a full-featured Personal Video Recorder, XtremeTV is the all-in-one solution you are looking for. Use the included remote control to watch, pause, rewind, and instantly replay live TV or record upcoming shows with one touch all from the comfort of your sofa. XtremeTV PVR 550 features SnapStream Media's Beyond TV, the best personal video recorder interface in the industry. It also includes SnapStream's Beyond Media for storing, organizing and playing your MP3's, digital photos, and home videos. And XtremeTV PVR 550's on-board hardware encoder ensures you and your family will always experience the most Xtreme visual quality and performance available. XtremeTV's on-board hardware encoder chip processes digital video signals on-the-fly so your computer's central processor (CPU) remains free to perform other jobs.