Best Buy and Weaknees have seemingly confirmed our earlier intel that the TiVo Mini would be subject to some sort of favorable pricing adjustment. Indeed, while the DVR extender jumps in price from $100 to $150, the TiVo service fee requirement is no more — effectively lowering the price of Mini by $100 and making a Roamio-based whole-home solution far more palatable. Further, this move clears the way for fee-free Roku and Amazon Fire TV clients. TiVo’s official page has the Mini out of stock until 9/9… which is probably about when we can expect some sort of official announcement. Who’s in?
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Excellent. I might actually get one of these now.
So the follow-on question... what happens to folks who bought a Mini at the old price point and are currently paying $6/month (versus the $150 Lifetime)? Are they stuck with fees, will they be offered a special Lifetime promo rate, or will TiVo completely take care of them?
I have two Lifetimed Minis - and they pretty much saved TiVo for me. Quick, small, and quiet. Once Vudu and Amazon hit, they'll be pretty dang well equipped.
It sure would be nice if they just comp'd them once they've reach 50 bucks in monthly fees. Or for people with unactivated stock, can they pay a 50 dollar one-time fee for lifetime.. oh the questions...