Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation 1 Jun 24, 2008 11:26 pm From SMH ..
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Tivo: the high-end series 3 model coming to Australia this year. Seven's long-awaited TiVo digital television recorder will go on sale in Australia next month, priced at $700. Harvey Norman will sell the device exclusively for three months, after which it will be sold via all major electronics chains including JB Hi-Fi and **** Smith, The Australian Financial Review reported. Seven refused to provide an official comment, but smh.com.au was able to confirm the details with a source at the broadcaster. It is understood Seven will hold a media launch for TiVo on July 1 and aims to have the product in stores by the end of that month. TiVo, one of the strongest brands in the US, will allow viewers to record all free-to-air television channels using a built-in electronic program guide and access about 100 free internet video channels. At some point it will also link up to movie and music download stores. It will compete head-to-head with Foxtel's iQ2 box, which provides similar recording functions and more channels. However, iQ2 does not offer all of TiVo's extra features, such as music and movie download stores, internet video channels or the ability to recommend and automatically record other shows. At $700, TiVo will also be cheaper than Foxtel iQ2, which costs $10 to $15 a month on top of a regular Foxtel package, which ranges from $37.95 for the minimum package to $105.95 for the Platinum package. It is understood that talks between Seven and the US-based TiVo company broke down this year after TiVo requested the device be sold as part of a monthly subscription package, just like Foxtel. Seven rejected this, the Seven source said, saying the fewer than 20 channels (including HD versions) offered by free-to-air TV wouldn't be able to compete with Foxtel's 100+ pay TV channels. A compromise was reached and Seven will pay TiVo a royalty for each TiVo box sold. The Seven source said Seven was not trying to compete with Foxtel. "It really is complementary because there are 70 per cent of households in Australia that don't have Foxtel - so why can't they have all the things that Foxtel [iQ] offers but in a non-subscription, buy-over-the-counter box?" the source said. Personal video recorders (PVR) allowing people to record and pause live TV have been on the market for years but none have been mainstream hits due to a mixture of low consumer awareness and the technical learning curve involved. TiVo's direct connection to the internet and ability to use past viewing to automatically download similar shows a user might be interested in make it far more advanced than a traditional PVR, but Seven isn't taking any chances. The source said the broadcaster was helping to train retail staff in most stores on how to use TiVo's wealth of features. This could then be communicated to potential buyers via live demos inside the store. TiVo's other key features include the ability to search for shows by title, people or tags, and then, with one button, program the device so it automatically records the show each time it airs. This is called a "season pass" and means users will not miss a show, even if its timeslot changes, or episodes run overtime. Another is the ability to create personal TV channels to broadcast content such as home movies to other TiVo owners. All the viewer has to do is enter the channel number and the content is streamed via the internet. "You're not buying a box which can be outdated," the Seven source said. "The great thing about TiVo is you can have firmware upgrades along the line because it's connected to the internet. So it means that in six months time your box isn't outdated - it can be updated constantly." Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 2Jun 24, 2008 11:46 pm Oh I always wanted Tivo when I saw it on SATC!!!
We have the Foxtel IQ so I doubt DH would agree on this one too...would be nice to be able to record Home and Away on 7 though....I always seem to miss it lately... (Oh what a sad life I lead!! ) My karma ran over your dogma Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 3Jun 24, 2008 11:50 pm That's funny Bel,
SATC is the first thing I thought! When Miranda can't record Jules and Mimi! I'll always think of that when I think of tivo! Jo I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 5Jun 25, 2008 8:26 am haywgl Oh I always wanted Tivo when I saw it on SATC!!! I've always wanted a TiVO since watching an episode of "House" and he was upto his armpits in a baby delivery and said "Damn....[pause]....forgot to program my TiVO for Alien" mattwalker "The great thing about TiVo is you can have firmware upgrades along the line because it's connected to the internet. So it means that in six months time your box isn't outdated - it can be updated constantly." Can I just pick up one on this one comment in the article by SMH.....when was the last time anyone purchased a computer related product wasn't outdated in three months irrespective of firmware. And owning a PVR (Topfield) I'd be wary of having firmware upgrades done automatically....like most software users end up being the Beta testers for buggy software. Generally takes several versions of the PVR firmware release before the new features work without bugs. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 6Jun 25, 2008 10:10 am I'm happy with our Topfield and won't be buying a Tivo. Is it HD? Couldn't find it in the article.
Actually waiting for the Topfield HD to be re-released - if every! I wonderwhat happened to the HD model - it was out for a while and then disappeared. After 4 years - we're in! Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 7Jun 25, 2008 10:59 am Yep, and I'm sure those of you with TVX-4130s will be sticking with them for a fair while also...
Does the TiVo allow you to play media from other locations on your home PC/server/NAS network? I know the TVX does, as does my Z500 Networked DVD player (and of course my Media Centre PC). Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 8Jul 01, 2008 4:19 pm The main feature here seems to be that this nifty box might be able to detect if a program is running overtime, and automagically adjust the recording time. Neat, if true.
I was signed up for the beta program but dropped out when they started requesting far too much personal information. Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 9Jul 01, 2008 4:25 pm Quote: At $700, TiVo will also be cheaper than Foxtel iQ2, which costs $10 to $15 a month on top of a regular Foxtel package, which ranges from $37.95 for the minimum package to $105.95 for the Platinum package. Unless I missed it the article failed to point out that TiVO also requires a subscription, in the US this is a minimum of $8.31 per month upto $400 for a project life time subscription. Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 10Jul 01, 2008 10:54 pm MikkyG,
mattwalker It is understood that talks between Seven and the US-based TiVo company broke down this year after TiVo requested the device be sold as part of a monthly subscription package, just like Foxtel. Seven rejected this, the Seven source said, saying the fewer than 20 channels (including HD versions) offered by free-to-air TV wouldn't be able to compete with Foxtel's 100+ pay TV channels. A compromise was reached and Seven will pay TiVo a royalty for each TiVo box sold. I think this answers your question.... Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 11Jul 02, 2008 10:27 am well...most of TIVO is coming...
http://www.theage.com.au/news/articles/seven-unveils-hobbled-tivo/2008/07/01/1214678017036.html Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: TIVO ... Coming July 2008! 12Jul 08, 2008 8:29 pm Does this mean we should get a telephone connection point behind the TV ready to access ADSL broadband features, or would it have to be connected to a PC?
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