So, Tivo is making a big announcement tomorrow. Analysts have been predicting the fall of this company for years now, and the fact that Tivo is still around and has a very devoted fan base speaks volumes about its service. Not only is it the most functional DVR out there (they do have the most experience with it, since they practically invented it), but the customer service is second to none. I hope this deal is something bigger than just new subscription plans, which is what most people are guessing it will be. That or the already revealed series 3 box being brought to market. What I want to hear is that the Netflix deal goes into effect sooner rather than later. For those who don't know, the Netflix deal would in essence allow Tivo and Netflix users to combine both services. You schedule movies to rent on your netflix que...your Tivo downloads digital copies of these movies over night without you ever knowing, and then the movie (dvd quality of course) sits on your hard drive until it has been watched and then automatically deletes itself. I am sure the MPAA would have issues with this given the fact that the Tivo community loves to hack everything, but it would give Tivo an edge in the already overcrowded DVR market. This wouldnt be video on demand or pay per view or anything. It would be bringing the rental store to you through broadband with no need for snail mail.
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So Fazer, do you know what the cost breakdown is? Would it be the same netflix monthly price or is it more/less? Would it be included in the lifetime service of a tivo if someone paid that initially?
If the announcement is movie downloads, they are about two years too late. The big push of their series 3 dvr is the ability to record in high def, and any technology that would allow said downloads could not deliver high def content. Our broadband technology is just not capable at this point for it to be usable, unless TIVO is interested in putting out a sluggish and not ready for primetime HDTV download service, or a backward stepping standard def content delivery service.
What they should think about is not Netflix (who in my eyes unless they think of something innovative soon have hit the wall) but someone like Apple. Apple's design and content availability with tivo's service=tech love.
spoken like a true Jobs jockey
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