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Well for one I sure hope prices have dropped since the TiVo HD was first released, if it still is nonprofitable for them then that is probably the purpose of this redesign, I can't imagine that the hardware required to run the current TiVo software is truly $250+. The other option they have is a monthly payment option, in which they could offer a 2 year commitment at $20 a month, and after the 2 years the TiVo would be theirs. Thats only roughly higher than Cox offers in my area (17.50 for Rental and DVR service). But really more than anything, TiVo needs to rebrand themselves, start an advertising campaign telling people that TiVo is back, (Television advertising campaign) showing off the features that make a TiVo unique, that make it worth getting over their cable company DVR. Maybe even change their slogan to "My TiVo Loves Me" from "My TiVo Gets Me".]]>Feb 4th 2010 1:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/
Yep. They did try a "free" box with increased monthly cost a few years ago for a while, but apparently it didn't work out.

I think that people are willing to pay for what they want. Specifically what I mean is that I've always thought they could learn a few things from Apple (ipod, iphone) or Nintendo (Wii). They've been smothered into obscurity by the "me too" boxes. So they should do something that disrupts the DVR market and makes people take notice of them again. People should know and need the Tivo brand by name. The things they're doing like VOD nowadays are merely the cost of entry. They should do something unexpected and truly desirable. What that is, I don't know, but as long as the cable boxes remain "good enough", it's just a slow countdown towards more obscurity while they continue to hope they get their software in cable boxes through partnerships and litigation.]]>Feb 4th 2010 2:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/
The one feature I have felt like they need to add is the ability to stream your media. They should sign a deal with Sling Media to integrate the sling technology into the XL version of TiVo. If I could have one box that could stream my TV to any computer/iPhone/Smartphone, that would be a huge advantage over cable DVRs.]]>Feb 4th 2010 3:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/Feb 4th 2010 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/
Possibly as part of a settlement? ]]>Feb 4th 2010 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/Feb 4th 2010 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/Feb 4th 2010 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/tivo-hd-showing-out-of-stock-on-tivo-com/Feb 4th 2010 11:25AM