Why the Ultimate Gift May Truly Be Microsoft UltimateTV

Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In the brave new world of digital technology, the ultimate gift may very well be Microsoft's UltimateTV service, because it is transforming television viewing from a passive hobby into an active pursuit. "You can actually watch or record two live shows at once and view them whenever your schedule permits," says Tim Bucher, vice president of Consumer Products for UltimateTV.

And that's only part of the story.

Changing the way people watch television, UltimateTV comes with DIRECTV television programming, digital video recording, live TV controls, dual satellite tuners, Internet access and enhanced television programming in one complete package.

"UltimateTV gives those special people in your life the ability to watch all their favorite programs whenever they want to -- and never miss a thing," says Bucher. "It's really the ideal gift for everyone on your list."

Included among UltimateTV features, Bucher explains, are the ability to pause live television, view instant replay with one touch, jump ahead and view frame-by-frame in slow motion, and rewind and fast-forward at up to 300 times the original program speed. And with up to 35 hours of recording time, it's easy for viewers to build their own personal programming libraries. With Internet access, viewers can surf their favorite Web sites, check e-mail and participate in interactive TV programs from the comfort of their living rooms.

All this great technology is the perfect solution for inspiring domestic tranquility, because UltimateTV eliminates the "battle for the remote," Bucher says. "Its dual tuner capabilities allow viewers to record two live programs at once or watch them picture in picture, so there may never be another domestic dispute about who gets to watch what when."

Internet and enhanced television programming features provide an added bonus for sports lovers: Viewers can, with the click of the remote, check a favorite player's stats, find other scores from across the country and even answer trivia questions while continuing to watch a game.

"UltimateTV makes watching television more manageable and more fun, and will continue to lead the way in digital television technology," says Bucher.

DIRECTV equipment with UltimateTV service can be purchased at major electronics stores and retail chains around the country.

Further information can be found at http://www.ultimatetv.com/.

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