Orb is buddying up with a lot of companies. Now they’ve announced that their media streaming software will be bundled inside Hauppauge’s WinTV-PVR tuners.

Hauppauge offers the internal WinTV-PVR-150 and the external WinTV-PVR-USB2; each one allows you to watch and record TV on any Windows XP pr Media Center PC. With the addition of Orb, users can also access their home TV channels while on the go.

Sadly, if you already own one of Hauppauge’s products, no upgrade appears to be available. For the rest of you, check your local retailers later this month.

• $99 to $149
• Available this month
• Supports Windows XP & Media Center PCs

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

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