TiVo

TiVo Tempts Cord Cutters With Free DVR

TiVo’s greatest challenge has always been its pricing structure. And, to reduce the barrier to entry, they’re significantly subsidizing DVR hardware by floating a $0-down promotion.

While this isn’t the first time they’ve gone down this path, this particular incarnation is fairly compelling: $15/mo, with two-year commitment, get you both the new TiVo Bolt OTA and service. Further, by going monthly, you’re entitled to their ongoing continual care warranty – if the box goes belly up any time after 90 days, which subscribed, it’s a flat $50 for a replacement.

Some quick math —

TiVo Bolt OTA promo
$15 * 24 months = $360

TiVo Bolt OTA rack rate
$250 hardware + ($7/mo * 24 months) = $418

Other solutions do run less and there has been an even more compelling recent TiVo deal, but if you’ve been holding out for a 1TB TiVo DVR with voice control remote, this is pretty darn good.

Published by
Dave Zatz