| Right now, one of the hottest trends is satellite | | | | budget service. Although the price is attractive, |
| television software for your computer. You can | | | | you'll most likely need to upgrade to another |
| find literally hundreds of different software | | | | software if you really want to enjoy the viewing |
| packages out there, but it can be a little tough | | | | experience. All around, the quality was less than |
| trying to make your decision. We paired up two | | | | we expected and the lack of features didn't do it |
| of the leaders to see who had the edge in getting | | | | any favors. |
| you the best deal. | | | | Sattelite TV for PC Titanium Edition package |
| Compuvision's Satellite TV for PC is a budget | | | | offers access to more than 4,000 different |
| priced alternative for those who really don't | | | | channels from all over the world. Right off the |
| expect a whole lot from the medium. Although | | | | bat, this makes it a lot more attractive. The |
| the price is cheap, you won't have access to all | | | | one-time fee covers the software and there are |
| that makes satellite television for your computer | | | | never any other fees. This is right in line with |
| great. Currently, they are offering access to a | | | | other software packages, but Sattelite TV for PC |
| couple hundred stations, with of course, no | | | | really goes them one better with the bonus |
| monthly fee. | | | | features and their great player. |
| Unfortunately, they do not include any kind of | | | | The player that this software includes offers you |
| player with their software. This means you will | | | | the ability not only to watch your favorite shows, |
| need to rely on Windows Media Player in order to | | | | but you can save bookmarks for your favorite |
| view the provided channels. There are some | | | | channels. When you're surfing through 4,000 |
| limitations within WMP and there are definite | | | | channels, this is paramount. The quality was very |
| drawbacks when it comes to using it for this | | | | high and the sound was simply incredible. |
| purpose. | | | | The above mentioned free bundle was the kicker |
| When you have access to this many channels, it | | | | for Sattelite TV for PC Titanium Edition. Right |
| really becomes vital to have a way to manage all | | | | now, they are offering free access to over 80 |
| of your favorites. This just is not possible with | | | | million full length movies. You'll be able to download |
| WMP and Compuvision's product. Yes, it's great if | | | | your favorites right to your computer, and watch |
| you want to tune in occasionally, but you won't | | | | them whenever you want. In addition, they also |
| be able to bookmark your favorite shows or find | | | | offer free access to over 90 million MP3 music |
| them easily again. | | | | files as well as free DVD burning software and |
| This is a definite drawback that comes with a | | | | access to an unlimited amount of television shows. |