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TiVo is offering current TiVo customers a great deal to upgrade to the new TiVo Premier. Check out TiVo Upgrade Program for more information.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/03/2010 11:59:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
TiVo Premiere Box Specifications:
* TiVo Series4™ architecture
* Supports digital cable, high-definition digital cable, antenna (ATSC) and Verizon FiOS
* Outputs: HDMI, Component video, Composite video, Optical audio, Analog audio
* Video output modes include: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
* Inputs: CableCARD™ support, Cable coax, Antenna coax, Ethernet
* Ethernet connection, USB 2.0 ports (2), E-SATA support for external storage
* TiVo Wireless N and G Network Adapter support
* ENERGY STAR® certified
* 320 Gigabytes
* Records up to 45 hours of HD programming or up to 400 hours of standard-definition
TiVo Premiere XL Box Specifications (all specs not listed are the same as above unless noted)
* One Terabyte storage
* Records up to 150 hours of HD programming or up to 1350 hours of standard-definition
* Backlit, programmable, and learning remote
* THX®certified, ensuring optimal audio and video reproduction and enables seamless integration with other THX components
* TiVo Premiere XL box is the first HD product to feature THX® Optimizer™, a video calibration tool that lets users fine tune color, black levels and other settings to improve picture quality. Hailed by critics for its ease-of-use, the exclusive THX Optimizer for TiVo Premiere XL box is found in the My Shows menu of the TiVo service. A pair of THX Optimizer Blue Glasses, designed for adjusting Color and Tint settings, is included with the owner's manual.
TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL boxes will be available in retail nationwide in early April. They are also available for pre-order today at tivo.com for $299.99 and $499.99 respectively.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/03/2010 11:50:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Gizmodo is reporting that Tivo has begun sending out invitations for a huge event they're holding on March 2nd.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/11/2010 03:00:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
One of my favorite apps on my iPhone 3GS is i.TV 2.0. I've been lucky enough to get a review copy from i.TV 2.0 and have been using it for a couple of weeks now. If you watch tv (who doesn't?) you MUST download this application. It's an amazing application, and best of all it's FREE!!!
Introducing i.TV 2.0
NEW LOOK, ITUNES, ALERTS, AND REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Control: i.TV now combines the TV guide and the remote control on an iPhone or iPod touch. Remote controls are powered by the i.TV Remote Control Framework, which allows third parties to develop remote controls for use on the i.TV platform.
TiVo remote: TiVo is the first to introduce a soft remote on i.TV. You can now change the channel, fast forward, record and most importantly play your favorite shows and movies, with just a tap on your iPhone or iPod touch.
New look: i.TV now has a simplified and streamlined user interface.
iTunes: From within i.TV, discover related TV and movie content and then tap to download from iTunes.
Push notifications: Set alerts for when your favorite TV shows air. Never miss a show again.
Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, iphone 3GS, iphone os, tivo, touch
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/03/2009 08:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
LAS VEGAS, NV. January 7, 2009 -TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today showed the future of television, unveiling a redesigned TiVo Search feature that offers improved search results with a completely new High Definition design, all at no additional charge. TiVo Search brings users the power of choice, offering millions of pieces of content not available via cable or satellite, along with thousands of linear TV choices. Delivered via broadband, TiVo Search combines a graphics rich experience with simplicity and relevancy that makes it a truly revolutionary way to get more out of your TV.
"What Google did for the Internet, TiVo is now doing for the TV, bringing people a combination of excellent search results and innovative discovery that can't be found anywhere else," said Tom Rogers, CEO and President of TiVo Inc. "TiVo has always been known as the best way to watch what you want, when you want it. Now we're taking that to a new level, using TiVo technology to find just the right program from hundreds of channels and thousands of broadband options, all in seconds. It is clear TiVo is leading the way in providing more choice, and also leading the way in finding content quickly. TiVo Search is a new way to find what you've been missing."
TiVo Search takes advantage of extra screen size afforded by high definition televisions by showing more details about a highlighted program than ever before, eliminating the need to dig down into each and every program to learn what it is about. It ensures the most important information is surfaced right up to the screen you're already on, equaling less navigation and quick, accurate results.
"One of the best things about the new TiVo Search feature is how it works as a discovery engine, helping users find content they didn't even know they could get," said Jim Denney, Vice President of Product Marketing at TiVo Inc. "We've added a new discovery bar that gives a quick guide to relevant content, and the search experience incorporates content from broadband sources like Amazon Video on Demand and YouTube. The newly tuned search engine also displays the most popular search results of the day automatically, even when typing only a single letter. Searches work not with just the first word of a title, but any word of the program, which is especially handy when looking for programs with specific search words."
The new interface not only displays in high definition, it has a focus on finding high definition television content. TiVo search automatically recommends high definition television channels and episodes when users schedule a program to record. Additionally, users can now browse shows season by season and select any episode they want utilizing a robust episode guide. Depending on availability users may record content from cable/antenna, download it from Amazon Video on Demand, or use WishList searches to record it the next time the content is broadcast.
Seeing equals believing, and the new TiVo Search is no exception. Starting today broadband connected TiVo Series3, TiVo HD, and HD XL subscribers can experience a beta version of the feature on their TiVo DVR, which can be found under Music, Photos, and Showcases. For an online preview and to provide your comments and feedback on this new search tool to TiVo visit www.tivo.com/tivosearch.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/07/2009 07:41:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
ANOTHER REASON TO GIVE THANKS – A FREE, NEW MOBILE WEB SITE PUTS TIVO SCHEDULING IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND, YOUR NEIGHBOR’S HAND, EVERYONE’S HAND
New TiVo Mobile web site allows TV fans to browse, search, discover, and record television shows on the go, adding another great value to the already invaluable TiVo service
Alviso, Calif. November 25 — Heading out to holiday dinners, get-away vacations, or just being away from home no longer means missing out on your favorite television programming. That’s because TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs) launched TiVo Mobile, a free mobile phone-optimized Web site that allows subscribers and non-subscribers alike to browse, search, and discover television shows, regardless of mobile platform, carrier or browser. The site can be accessed with any Internet-enabled phone through any network, regardless of carrier, opening up the service to millions and millions of cell phone owners.
The new mobile site, located at m.tivo.com, lets television fans stay in touch with their TiVo® DVR when they are away from the living room, giving them the power to schedule recordings directly to their TiVo box from their mobile phone. TiVo is known for its simple, intuitive interface, and the TiVo Mobile web site delivers more of the same. The site is optimized for easy use on a small screen, offering the exceptional user experience TiVo fans know and love. Site visitors can search for programs by actor, title, director, and keyword, with additional functions including Daily Recommendations and Most Popular. Like TiVo’s famous recommendations engine, the TiVo Mobile site features an “If you like this…” tool to help users find new shows.
“TiVo started out making television a more convenient, personal experience, and this is the next step to give television lovers total control over their media. Whether you are standing in line at the bank or talking about a new show with friends at dinner, you can now find and record shows whenever, wherever, a perfect tool for everyone,” said Jim Denney, vice president of product marketing at TiVo Inc.
TiVo subscribers have the option to schedule recordings on their Series2™ or Series3™ TiVo boxes directly through the site, bringing a new level of ease to recording TV.
Anyone can browse, search and discover television shows, whether or not they have a TiVo DVR at home. The TiVo Mobile site extends on-the-go functionality to a large audience, bringing the freedom of TiVo scheduling to places it has never been before.
The new application joins an unmatched set of service features available to TiVo lovers, including content from Amazon Video on Demand and Jaman, as well as videos from YouTube direct to the TV set. Coming this December, thousands of movies and TV episodes can be instantly streamed from Netflix. The new mobile site also nicely complements remote scheduling through TiVo.com and TiVo Desktop Software, which allows viewers to transfer their shows to an Apple iPod, Sony PSP, or other portable players.
M.tivo.com is in beta beginning today and will be available on a wide scale within a few weeks. Via Gizmodo .
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/25/2008 07:32:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
(Above picture of 1st TiVo Remote prototypes)
Gizmodo sat down with the "father of the TiVo Remote", Paul Newby to discuss the past, present, and future of the iconic TiVo Remote.
If you're a TiVo fan you should definitely check out this article. You'll learn how important remote control design is to TiVo, how the "Peanut" design has evolved, see rare TiVo Remotes never seen before, and the possibility of a QWERTY or touchscreen TiVo Remote.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/20/2008 04:09:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
Here's the deal. In a sample of 20,000 users, TiVo monitors traffic -- which contestants get replayed (a sign of popularity) and which one's get fast-forwarded.
You think it's bogus? Well, the TiVo system has nailed who got booted four weeks in a row." Via TMZ .
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/10/2008 12:04:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
TMZ is reporting that Hillary Clinton was overheard telling her daughter that "she can't get her TiVo to work properly, her box overwrites the shows she inputs manually with shows she's not interested in at all." When Tivo got wind of this they offered to help out the former First Lady, and Presidential candidate.
"We'd like to send the 'TiVo man' himself straight to the campaign trail to teach Hillary everything there is to know about our product in just five minutes (yes, 5 minutes!). We know it will take no time at all to show Mrs. Clinton the right buttons to push so she can rest assured that while she's on the road, America's favorite DVR is not skipping a beat."
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/09/2008 03:10:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
ALVISO, Calif. - December 5, 2007-- TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), and Music Choice, the award-winning multi-platform music network, today announced the immediate availability of Music Choice on broadband-connected TiVo® DVRs. Music Choice will deliver its wide-ranging catalog of several thousand music videos and original programming to the television through the TiVoCast service. At launch nearly a thousand video titles are available and this number is expected to grow significantly in the coming weeks.
"Be it music, movies or memories, our broadband strategy continues to focus on delivering consumers what they want, when they want it," said Tara Maitra, Vice President and GM of Content Services for TiVo Inc. "By bringing TiVo users Music Choice, we're giving our subscribers access to the most extensive music offering available, delivering thousands of music videos straight to the TV. We think this service will be extremely popular among the TiVo audience."
"We are thrilled to make our highly-popular music-related content available to TiVo users," said Christina Tancredi, Executive Vice President of Music Choice. "This exciting relationship with TiVo allows us to extend the reach of our content to even more consumers across the country, and we're confident once TiVo users try it, they'll be hooked."
By combining the TiVo interface with Music Choice content, TiVo has quickly emerged as the entertainment platform for music lovers. TiVo subscribers will be able to browse through a variety of music genres using TiVo's easy-to-use and intuitive search interface, breezing through Music Choice content, featuring Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Country, Latino, and Kids' videos, Music Choice Originals featuring today's hottest established and emerging artists, as well as daily entertainment news clips.
When considering the robust Music Choice offering and the recently announced availability of Rhapsody, with the current Internet radio offering from Live365, TiVo users truly have a 360-degree musical playground. Users can conceivably watch a documentary about an artist, add the artist to a playlist for their mobile device and then watch that artist over and over via music video.
Legendary VJ and music personality Martha Quinn has been at the forefront of music entertainment since her days as one of the most recognizable VJs in the world, and is one of many music lovers excited about the new feature on TiVo.
From the time I started as a VJ, one thing has been obvious - music fans love to see their favorite artists via videos," said Quinn, one of the first MTV VJs and now host of a popular Sirius satellite radio music show. "In a way, I see this as a new video revolution whereby fans pick the videos they want to watch and when, both saving and creating the video stars of today. TiVo and Music Choice have delivered exactly what fans have been asking for."
All of the content on TiVoCast, including Music Choice, is offered at no additional charge as part of the existing TiVo service subscription fee. TiVo subscribers can access TiVoCast content through TiVo Central.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/05/2007 11:47:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
With Rhapsody on TiVo, you can choose from millions of songs, search for your favorites, tune in to continuous music on Rhapsody Channels, and build your own library—straight from your TV using your TiVo remote. Whether you're in the mood for classical, hip-hop, or anything in between, it's all just a few clicks away. And with a Rhapsody membership, you can listen all you want, without the need to buy individual songs.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/09/2007 11:25:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Engadget is reporting that Tivo has officially announced the affordable Tivo HD.
* HDMI / component out up to 1080i
* Dual frontal CableCARD slots (plus M-Card compatibility! slots are behind the gray plastic bar), single ATSC tuner, analog NTSC, etc. (Same deal as Series3 though, only two tuners can record at the same time.)
* No frontal display, Glo remote, or THX cert, still no support for multi-room viewing, TiVoToGo, and TiVoToComeBack
* $300 price tag
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/24/2007 08:51:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Gizmodo has posted what appears to be the first pictures of the Tivo Series 3 Lite. This version of the Tivo Series 3 is expected to retail under $300 for a HDTV digital recorder, opposed to the nearly $800 Tivo Series 3.
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/11/2007 10:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
Tivo and Amazon have announced "Buy on TV" feature for Tivo Series 2 and Series 3 set top boxes. Prior to this you had to log on to Amazon to rent or buy programs, you'll now be able to do this right through Tivo:) I've used Amazon Unbox a few times and am very impressed.
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2007 11:39:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
"Universal Swivel Search is a capability that could add considerable search power to the already kick-ass interface. Starting with a program you already like, Swivel Search suggests others you might enjoy.
It also shows you a list of the actors in that program you like, and then you can "swivel" to other programs in which those actors appear, or actors similar to them. It can also give you suggestions based on other viewers' feedback, and also finds shows using tags added to programs." Via Gizmodo .
If you have a Tivo you can receive this update by signing up here .
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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 5/15/2007 12:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post
"Amazon's got a nifty little FAQ up about the TiVo and Amazon Unboxed love fest. Here's what they're starting us off with, but since we're starved for information on the subject, it's better than nothing. What do you want to know about this holy union?
When will I be able to use the Amazon Unbox on TiVo service?
We are currently beta testing our new service with a select group of TiVo subscribers. If you'd like to be notified when the service becomes available, sign up at TiVo.com. Which TiVos will be able to play videos from Amazon Unbox?
Any broadband connected TiVo Series2 and Series3 DVR will be able to download and play Unbox videos. Sorry, the service won't be available for DirecTV TiVo subscribers or TiVo subscribers who use a telephone phone line to access the service." For more information check out Gizmodo .
¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/07/2007 06:43:00 AM 0 comments links to this post
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