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First Spy Pics of Upcoming TiVo Series 3 Lite?

Greg — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:22:51 +0000

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 prepping a “mass appeal” HD DVR priced below Series 3

Greg — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:41:11 +0000

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

Greg — Sat, 05 May 2007 13:40:11 +0000

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

Greg — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 01:22:50 +0000

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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TiVo News from CES

Greg — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:56:20 +0000

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

TiVo Releases HD Series3 Digital Media Recorder

Greg — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:26:46 +0000

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.

TiVo Series 3 to be released September 17th, for $799?

Greg — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:17:25 +0000

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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TiVo wins permnanent injunction against EchoStar DVR!

Greg — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:40:57 +0000

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.

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Update: EchoStar is granted a temporary stay of the Injuction this afternoon. (via Zatz Not Funny)

TiVo Confirms Series3 Testing, Hitting Retail Soon

Greg — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:02:29 +0000

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.

TiVoDesktop 2.3 Now Supports Schedule Transfers & iPod,Treo,PSP Conversion

Greg — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:39:37 +0000

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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