TIVO Premier - Page 2

Ghoulish Delight · 03-03-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Other than SCHEDULING a recording of internet material, I don't really see what more I would be getting (other than expanded choices of internet material). I can already search for and play You Tube material and get NetFlix movies. What am I missing?

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TiVo Premiere can also search for TV shows, video podcasts and radio on the Internet.

That says to me Hulu, and possibly other TV sources (perhaps it will include network's own sites). There technically is already a video podcast feature on TiVo, however you can't search with and, and CP and I have never been able to get it to work right. And "radio" probably means Pandora, live365, and such. Again, some of that already exists to some degree on TiVo, but with very inconvenient interfaces.

The magic would happen if they manage to provide all of that with the quality and ease of navigation that their primary features already have. If they can do that, they've got something. Again, not enough for someone like me, who already has all of that functionality on my TV screen via the ultimate interface - a web browser. But knowing how great it is to HAVE that kind of we content available on the TV screen, instead of having to gather around an office chair or a laptop, I definitely can see the draw.

Moonliner · 03-03-2010, 02:13 PM

On a slightly related note, Hulu is losing Cobert and the Daily Show. You will have to go to their respective websites to watch online.

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-03-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Well, as a current TiVo user, I can get a 20% break on a new box. But, as they always do, I cannot transfer my lifetime subscription.

I agree, it sucks that you can't transfer the Lifetime Subscription, but in addition to getting 20% off the cost of the new hardware, as an existing Lifetimer, you can get $200 off the cost of a Lifetime Subscription for the new unit. I know it's not ideal, but it's something.

BarTopDancer · 03-03-2010, 02:30 PM

Wait, you can already stream netflix through TIVO? Grrrr. I'm so confused

Ghoulish Delight · 03-03-2010, 02:46 PM

That might be a series 3 feature only.

BarTopDancer · 03-03-2010, 04:29 PM

Isn't the new lifetime subscription only 3 years?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-03-2010, 04:31 PM

No. There's a 3 year and a lifetime. But the lifetime is not transferable to a new box.

Kevy Baby · 03-03-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

I agree, it sucks that you can't transfer the Lifetime Subscription, but in addition to getting 20% off the cost of the new hardware, as an existing Lifetimer, you can get $200 off the cost of a Lifetime Subscription for the new unit. I know it's not ideal, but it's something.

Geez... when I got lifetime on my Series 2, Lifetime was only $200 and I believe it was $360 on my Series 3. ~~Now, it is $599 (before the discount). In other words, they raised the price by $240 and generously offer a $200 discount~~

2nd ETA: The article in the link says that:

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For existing TiVo customers wanting a lifetime subscription with the new box, they must pay full price for a TiVo Premiere or TiVo Premiere XL -- $299 and $499, respectively. However, they will receive $200 off the lifetime subscription price of the box, making it $299.

This is not correct.

If I upgrade from my Series 2 (which has a Lifetime), they do not offer a machine discount, but the Lifetime is discounted by $200 from $399 to $199.

If I upgrade from my Series 3 (technically, a "TiVo HD") (NOT Lifetime), they offer a 20% machine discount, but the Lifetime is NOT discounted and stays at $399.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

But the lifetime is not transferable to a new box.

It isn't clear from TiVo's site as to whether you are transferring the lifetime or getting a new lifetime

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Originally Posted by TiVo upgrade site

Our customer's feedback has been loud and clear. They want a low priced Product Lifetime service (PLS) on Premiere. We listened. Now existing PLS customers can get an exclusive Upgrade Program discount: 50% off a new PLS plan (a savings of $200) when upgrading to Premiere. Enjoy your new box.

ETA: (I deleted my original ETA as it was factually incorrect)

Ghoulish Delight · 04-14-2010, 01:46 PM

FYI, here's a comparison chart between the different TiVo models.

http://www.tivo.com/what-is-tivo/com...lder-dvrs.html

Kevy Baby · 04-14-2010, 02:24 PM

One thing about the new Premier

When they first introduced the Series 3 (note: this is a separate unit from the "HD"), it was THX certified (as is the Premier XL - but oddly, not the vanilla Premier). They later came out with the less feature oriented (but still robust) "TiVo HD".

I have a feeling that they will come out with a lower price-point version of the Premier at some point - just speculation on my part.

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	No. There's a 3 year and a lifetime. But the lifetime is not transferable to a new box. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	FYI, here's a comparison chart between the different TiVo models. http://www.tivo.com/what-is-tivo/com...lder-dvrs.html __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	One thing about the new Premier When they first introduced the Series 3 (note: this is a separate unit from the "HD"), it was THX certified (as is the Premier XL - but oddly, not the vanilla Premier). They later came out with the less feature oriented (but still robust) "TiVo HD". I have a feeling that they will come out with a lower price-point version of the Premier at some point - just speculation on my part. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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