SanDisk is debuting a new product called, TakeTV, that comes with a USB flash drive and enables you to record TV shows from your PC and play them back on your TV. The video service accesses the Fanfare network that offers premium TV shows for $1.99 per download, and $4.99 for premium movies.
There is also a free download section that is ad-supported and currently has 85 titles in the Fanfare movie bank.
TakeTV comes as a package with a USB drive, remote control, and a small dock that allows you to hook it up on your TV. The PC-TV dual retails for $99.99 and comes with 4 gigabyte of memory. If you want larger space, the 8 gigabyte model is available for $149.99.
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TakeTV is probably the only serious rival against Apple's iTunes right now, but with the gadget ability to enjoy your downloads on your TV instead of your computer.
Fanfare is mostly made up of CBS, Showtime, ABC and a few others.
This does seem to be a trend while some networks have left iTunes to start their own download services. Fanfare is interesting with competitor networks working together on one distribution.
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