CableLabs Studies Multiroom Viewing, Not TiVoToGo

As I’ve mentioned previously, TiVo’s new Series3 model does not offer TiVoToGo (TTG), Multiroom Viewing (MRV), or external storage due to the CableLabs certification process. Now we seem to have received confirmation that the group is evaluating MRV functionality, though TiVo has not yet approached them about TiVoToGo. I can’t say I’m surprised — I … Read more

Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

Never enough time… Dish DVRs can continue to operate during appeal of TiVo win. (Davis Freeberg) DirecTV HR20 receives positive review. (CNET) Does Slingbox Pro really do HD? (EngadgetHD) Apple upscaling video instead of re-encoding? (Engadget)

The EFF Is Angry, Wants TiVoToGo On S3

So you may have read (or experienced) that TiVoToGo, Multi-room Viewing, and external hard drive storage features are not active on the Series3. As I wrote over on Engadget, TiVo requires CableLabs (the CableCARD people) certification — and they are particularly sensitive to content owner rights. I assume TiVo submitted the S3 without these features … Read more

Dave To Host TiVo House Party

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Sign up for a TiVo House Party? Me too! My party is Saturday night and no one’s invited, but TiVo sent me two hours of video to watch anyway.

Broadband connected TiVo subscribers will receive a program package that includes two new trailers for the highly anticipated Weinstein Company films Arthur & The Invisibles, a live-action and computer-animated family adventure featuring the talents of Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Mia Farrow and David Bowie, and Bobby, Emilio Estevez’s exploration of the night in 1968 when Bobby Kennedy was gunned down nd the lives of those at the Ambassador Hotel that fateful night. Party-goers will also be treated to trailers for the upcoming comedy School for Scoundrels starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder, and the action-adventure film Stormbreaker starring Ewan McGregor and Mickey Rourke, both from the Weinstein Company. The special 2-hour programming block will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the innovative new Concord Music CD “Ray Sings, Basie wings” featuring commentary from Ray Charles’ longtime manager; “hopefuls” auditioning for the opportunity to perform at a Def on Demand event sponsored by H20: Hip Hop OnDemand; and a one-hour recap of the hit Sci-Fi Channel series Battlestar Galactica narrated by series star Mary McDonnell.

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Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

Never enough time… Custon BeyondTV GUI created for Hauppauge media extender. (SnapStream) SageTV looks for Mac beta volunteers. (PVRWire) AT&T’s U-verse going high def soon? (EngadgetHD) Sony creates choose-your-ending TiVo ad. (Engadget)

Dave’s Dilema: What to do with the Series3?

The time has come to make a decision… my options are to return or to purchase my Series3 review unit. I’ve really enjoyed using the S3 TiVo and it sure beats the Moto 6412, but it seems like a lot of cash. On the other hand, maybe TiVo, Inc should just leave it with me … Read more

Moxi Targets Retail With $1k HD DVR In ’07

Wow, looks like Diego is shifting gears… They produce the highly regarded Moxi DVR software, yet have found limited distribution via cable deals. Unlike TiVo which started out retail then moved to sat and cable deals, Moxi has announced plans to finally enter the retail market next fall with a $1,000 dual-tuning multistream CableCARD HD … Read more