Digital entertainment software developer SnapStream Media has announced the release of version 3.3 of its award-winning Personal Video Station personal video recording (PVR) software. This has a series of new features. The company has stated that it has received the backing of industry leaders such as Roxio, DivXNetworks and Hauppauge.

An official release informs that SnapStream's personal sideo station software allows consumers to record and watch television on their PCs and via their home networks. New features in the Personal Video Station 3.3 include the ability to recompress TV recordings into the popular DivX video format. This provides users with an efficient option for media storage.

Other added features include support for a broad-range of hardware encoder cards, like the Hauppauge WinTV PVR250, and support for third-party decoders, such as nVidia nvDVD. In addition, a free trial version of SnapStream's award-winning Personal Video Station is available for download. The trial version allows users to test out all the functions of Personal Video Station 3.3 and provides unlimited access to SnapStream.Net, a free electronic programming guide, for 21 days. Personal Video Station PVR software competes with products like Windows XP Media Center Edition and TiVo.

The release adds that the personal video station's full range of powerful digital recording and playback capabilities is a great enhancement to the television viewing experience and is an excellent choice for home theater PCs. Hauppauge has stated that it is dedicated to providing quality TV receiver products for the PC. Together with Hauppauge TV tuner cards, SnapStream's personal video station creates a unique television experience for all types of viewers.