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Comments on: Best Buy + TiVo does not equal HDTVs with built-in DVRs

Despite speculation, TiVo's new deal with the electronics retailer likely won't result in digital video recording capability on Best Buy-brand TVs.

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by Lerianis3 July 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT
Personally, I would like it if they did this. Make TiVo's built into TV's (with the hard drives easily expandable) so that I don't have to have a two boxes on my TV stand.
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by July 9, 2009 4:34 PM PDT
What would really be beneficial would be for Best Buy branded TV's to come with TiVo compatible remotes and a special interface cable (or ability to use patch or usb) to control the TiVo with one remote and without the TiVo having to be out and visible (kind of like a RF transmitter that works). The TV IR receiver would pass through TiVo commands to the DVR and other features, like automatically turning on/off your TV for you, Picture in Picture, Photos & Music, OnDemand, etc.
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by medezark July 10, 2009 4:46 AM PDT
TIVO's biggest problem is it's subscription model. With more users becomming familiar with Windows Media Center's capabilities and FREE schedule downloads; and satellite companies offering similar products for a monthly lease rate well below TIVO's subscription cost, the TIVO solution (up-front hardware cost + a continual subscription price) is non-competitive. THAT's why TIVO is floundering. It's too expensive compared to the alternatives.
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by uglo July 15, 2009 1:04 PM PDT
What makes the best TV experience? I say "turn it off". That is a great experience.
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