It's been over three years since we
first heard a new TiVo was coming to DirecTV,
but the satellite broadcaster has finally revealed it will be available
-- in select markets -- starting December 8th, the same day its own
HR34 multiroom solution becomes available.
Both the HR34 and the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV (THR22-100) got the
official nod in DirecTV's installer forums, informing techs the TiVo box
would be available for an extra $5 / month service fee, in addition to
the $10 / month HD Access and $7 / month DVR tariffs. What does that
extra scratch buy you? The new box can access all of DirecTV's live, on
demand and pay-per-view video, downloading updates via satellite, and
supports remote DVR scheduling through the website. On the downside
however, there's no mention of the new TiVo Premiere UI or internet
streaming, and it does not support other add-ons like 3D,
whole home DVR, apps, or
DirecTV's iPad app.
One way or another, starting Thursday customers will have their choice
of HD DVR satellite boxes, so hit the source link for a few more details
and a PDF spec sheet (also pictured in the gallery).
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