Based on an email TiVo reseller DVR Upgrade received, Mgeazone wrote that TiVo’s original Series3 hardware is being discontinued. Both he and I had assumed this day would eventually come, given the newer TiVo HD platform. However, at CES TiVo left me with the impression that they had no imminent plans to pull the plug… Yet, it appears that a “component shortage” has forced them to reconsider or accelerate timing.
I pinged TiVo last night and they confirmed that they’re “nearing the end of production” and S3 availability will dwindle over the next few months. Though they did want to emphasize they are not “end of lifing” the product from a customer support standpoint – both existing and new Series3 customers will continue receive service and new features. Though, I doubt we’ll see M-Card support…