Blockbuster OnDemand coming to TiVo DVRs
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Blockbuster will become the latest Internet video-on-demand service to appear on TiVo DVRs.
The two companies announced late Tuesday that they are working to make Blockbuster's service available on all TiVo Series2 and Series3 DVRs (including the HD and HD XL models) in the second half of 2009.
The announcement marks the first non-PC device to support both Blockbuster OnDemand and its archrival, Netflix. TiVo DVRs also support Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Jaman, and some Disney movies via CinemaNow.
In addition to Blockbuster's online video service being available on TiVo, Blockbuster will sell TiVo hardware at its stores. The companies will also launch a joint marketing campaign. Blockbuster, meanwhile, already offers its own movie rental set-top box, the 2Wire MediaPoint.
John P. Falcone covers home theater and network entertainment products. He's been writing for CNET since 2002. 

- by jpfalcone March 26, 2009 9:21 AM PDT
- Question to you Series2 guys: I totally understand why you want to hold on the box for as long as possible (especially if you invested in a lifetime subscription). But I'm wondering if and when you have plans to transition to an HD solution (TiVo or otherwise)?
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- by fcz1 April 6, 2009 10:32 AM PDT
- I have an HD DVR with my cable company as well as my Series 2. For recording tv in HD, I use the cable box/DVR. I use the Series 2 for shows I don't care that much about or aren't available in HD. I also use the Series 2 for other media applications... namely downloading movies from Amazon and streaming my iTunes library from my computer in a different room of the house. It doesn't get used that much, but because of the lifetime subscription, I keep using it.
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