Version 2.1 Now Available

[dkardatzke]

SageTV Version 2.1 is now available for download at www.sage.tv/download.html. It includes the following new features over version 2.0:

- Support for recording multiple formats across multiple tuners (can mix MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/DivX hardware encoders)
- MPEG-4 & DivX hardware encoding support including timeshifting functionality through the Plextor ConvertX TV-402U/M402U and Provideo 358T
- New Hardware support for Plextor ConvertX TV-402U/M402U, Provideo 358T USB, AverMedia UltraTV PCI 500/550 and Hauppauge WinTV PVR 150/500 cards
- Enhanced Video Library - Folder based with support for thumbnail images
- Browse by Category - View upcoming airings by Category
- Keyword Favorites - Record shows based on Keywords in addition to Title, Actor and Category
- Enhancements to Intelligent Recording - Improved file management
- Plugin support for On-Screen Display, Inputs and MediaPlayer (Developer information available)
- SageTV now runs as a Windows Service
- Rearchitected capture & playback systems
- Support for multiple IR transmitters
- Power Management support - Standby/hibernate modes supported with automatic wakeup for recordings
- Expanded Remote Control Support - AverMedia 500/550 Remote and MCE Remotes
- Import feature for STV Modules
- Numerous Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements

We've also added two new bundles in our Online Store with the release of 2.1. The both include the new Plextor ConvertX TV-402U allowing you to record in MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and DivX! They are now shipping and can be ordered through our store at store.freytechnologies.com. Keep an eye out in the near future for bundles with the Hauppauge PVR-150 and PVR-500 as well for the holidays.

Enjoy!