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A tipster sent us these spy pics of what he says is the upcoming cheap version of the TiVo Series 3 personal video recorder, which is rumored to be a sub-$300 HDTV digital recorder to be available this fall. The spy tells us this is a prototype of the forthcoming box, and if you squint, you can see two CableCARD slots
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TiVo has clearly seen the light after years of pushing rather high-end, high-priced HD DVRs out its doors. The company disclosed in its Q1 earnings call that a reduced-cost version of the TiVo Series 3 is on the way, and not a moment too soon.
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How-to: Use your TiVo Series3 eSATA port to add an external drive
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Ever wish you could use that eSATA port TiVo taunts you with on the back of your Series3? If so your moment has finally arrived — and not a moment too soon for many a DVR-loving TV fans whose drives are filled to the brim with HD programming. Best of all: you don’t even have to crack open your box.
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Amazon’s Unbox video download service “now available” on TiVo
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Usually when a vendor says available “later this year,” they deliver in December, not the following month. So excuse our surprise to find Amazon’s Unbox video download service “Now Available!” to any broadband connected Series2 or Series3 TiVo. That’s right, after a brief pilot kicked off in February, TiVo subscribers can now register their box…
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As CES kicked off Monday morning, TiVo made the following announcements:
- TiVoToGo for the Mac finally here - Teaming up with Roxio, support is finally here
- Comcast and TiVo to demonstrate integrated DVR service at CES
- TiVoCast to include Music Choice to devilver broadband video content
- RealNetworks teams up with TiVo to bring Rhapsody to users
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The day most TiVo fans have been waiting for has finally arrived – The Series3 is here.
For the best coverage check out MegaZone’s Review at Tivo Lovers as well as Dave Zatz’s Series3 Resource Page Here you will find great reviews, pictures, and videos of the new hardware.
Of course, I have already placed my order from the TiVo Store and can’t wait to try it for myself.
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TiVo Series 3 to be released September 17th, for $799?
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According to a tipster Todd who works for Best Buy, the TiVo Series 3 might be out of beta soon and is now showing up in their system. According to the computer It is scheduled to be in stock on September 17th with a Best Buy SKU of 7974418 (UPC of 400079744186 and Model TCD648250B). The price is listed at $799, but the street date field is blank.
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The judge just ruled, and I posted the court document hot of the presses. Most Dish DVRs must be shut down within 30 days and TiVo picks up a cool 10 mil.
Update: EchoStar is granted a temporary stay of the Injuction this afternoon. (via Zatz Not Funny)
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According to posts on both Gizmodo and Zatz Not Funny, TiVo has sent a letter to the FCC and cable operators notifiying them that testing has started on the Series3 HD CableCARD units and they should be released to retail stores soon.
Text from the letter states:
The TiVo Series3 HD DVR product supports up to two CableCARD decoders. This product acts as two independent single stream UDCP CableCARD hosts within one set top box. It can also be configured to operate as a single CableCARD device.
This product is currently being tested by a small number of consumers in cable markets across the country, and will be generally available in retail stores soon. Thus, we wanted to ensure that you are aware of this product in time to make any necessary preparations to support customers who request two CableCARD decoders for their TiVo Series3 HD DVR.
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TiVoDesktop 2.3 Now Supports Schedule Transfers & iPod,Treo,PSP Conversion
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TiVo just released version 2.3 of TiVoDesktop. This version is a long awaited upgrade which includes the ability to schedule transfers as well as the capability to convert TiVo recordings into a format that mobile devices such as an iPod, Treo & PSP can play. In order to perform this conversion, you will have to pay a one time fee of $24.95.
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TiVo has inked an agreement that will let subscribers get videos from Brightcove on their digital video recorders in a deal that effectively lets select Web sites get onto your TV.
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Both Amazon.com and Circuit City are now taking orders for the new 80 hour dual tuner Series2 boxes. Current price is $249. The sites make no mention of a rebate but reading the press release from TiVo there should be a $150 mail in rebate available on Monday.
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TiVo Announces First Standalone Dual Tuner Product, the TiVo Series2 DT DVR
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It’s official, TiVo has announced the Series2 Dual Tuner DVR.
http://www.tivo.com/cms_static/press_88.html
04/25/2006
TiVo Announces First Standalone Dual Tuner Product, the TiVo Series2 DT DVR
Record Two Shows At Once, Built-In Ethernet for Easy Networking and Refreshed Upscale Look
Alviso, CA — April 25, 2006 — TiVo, the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), announced today the launch of the TiVo® Series2™ DT DVR. Available at retail beginning May 1, the TiVo Series2 DT is the first standalone dual tuner DVR with the award-winning TiVo® service and features.
The TiVo Series2 DT DVR is optimized for cable households, allowing you to record two shows at once, so now you never have to miss any of your favorite shows — even if they’re on at the same time. The TiVo Series2 DT DVR also incorporates built-in Ethernet and USB ports, making it easier than ever to add the TiVo box to the home network.
“We’ve been hearing from our subscribers that they wanted a TiVo DVR that could record two shows at once,” said Jim Denney , Vice President of Product Marketing at TiVo. “With the TiVo Series2 DT DVR, we’ve delivered that capability to our customers at a very affordable price.”
“We are excited to bring the new TiVo Series2 DT DVR into our stores,” said Rick Bickford, Merchandise Manager at Circuit City . “TiVo is one of our most well-loved brands and we’re confident that the feature enhancements and low price point are going to make the TiVo Series2 DT DVR a big hit.”
The TiVo Series2 DT DVR will join the existing TiVo product line, and is available in an 80-hour model priced at just $99.99, after rebate and service activation. It will also be available at tivo.com bundled with the TiVo service.
Exclusive TiVo service features will be available on the TiVo Series2 DT DVR including:
- TiVoToGo™ Transfers: Take your favorite shows with you on the road by transferring them to a laptop or select portable players.
- TiVo Online Scheduling: Schedule recordings from the office or on the road from anywhere you can access the Internet.
- TiVo Online Services: Broadband connected Series2 subscribers can view both their own photo slideshows and those shared by friends with Yahoo! Photos, and check local weather and traffic from Yahoo!. Additionally, subscribers can browse and buy movie tickets from Fandango, discover new music on Live365, and listen to entertaining podcasts.
- Coming Soon: TiVo continually updates the TiVo service with new features and capabilities. In the coming months, TiVo users will be able to program their TiVo box to record programs directly from select Verizon cell phones. And by mid-year, users will welcome TiVo KidZone into their home. TiVo KidZone will give parents the power to easily make sure that the television programming their children watch meets their personal family standards.
The TiVo Series2 DT DVR will be available beginning May 1, 2006 at retailers including Circuit City , Best Buy, and Amazon.com, and online at www.tivo.com.
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According to this story from Bloomberg.com, TiVo has won their patent case against EchoStar.
From this AP story, the jury awarded TiVo more than $73 million in damages
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TiVo and Dish have been battling over a key patent that makes digital video recorders work. A TiVo victory – which experts deem likely – would not only resurrect the fledgling company but also encourage a shift in DVR strategies at the major pay TV providers.
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