DVR

ALVISO, Calif., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVR), today announced a series of coordinated initiatives that will officially launch on August 11, 2004 to support the company's growth strategy. These initiatives include a new low price of $99 after rebate, a newly designed TiVo box, and expansion of the TiVo retail footprint to some of the largest retailers in the country. These moves will be supported by a nationwide advertising campaign that kicked off this week, and an innovative rewards program to promote new subscriber referrals. Collectively, the elements of this growth initiative are expected to fuel the most aggressive subscriber growth period in the company's history.Read more

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- From top- rated reality shows to syndicated sitcoms, SAM'S CLUB members can now find and record their favorite television programs using the popular TiVo(R) digital video recording (DVR) service. The retailer today announced it has teamed up with Humax and TiVo to sell its recorders in 300 clubs by early August, with future plans to expand availability and deepen product selection.Read more

June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nikon today announced a partnership with TiVo to deliver professional photography images from world-renowned artists to all TiVo Series2 subscribers connected to a home network. Beginning today, TiVo Series2 subscribers can view images from Nikon's "Legends behind the Lens" through the home media features. The first in a series of artist's highlighted by Nikon will be Joe McNally, the award-winning photojournalist known for his incredible versatility, technical mastery and use of creative lighting to capture interesting and engaging photographs.

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Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo today introduced a 140-hour model of the popular TiVo Series2 DVR that will allow consumers to record even more of their favorite programs, and further enjoy the control and ease of use of the TiVo service. The 140-hour Series2 DVR is priced at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $399, but, after a $50 mail-in rebate offered by TiVo, consumers can get the 140-hour DVR for as low as $349 with the purchase of TiVo service through the end of May 2004.*Read more

Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo (NASDAQ:TIVO) today announced a price change that will for the first time, push the entry price point on the TiVo Series2 DVR to under $200 at leading retailers across the country. TiVo Series2 DVRs will be available starting at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $199 for the 40-hour, and $299 for the 80-hour model.Read more

Jan. 2004 /PRNewswire/ -- i-O Display Systems unveiled the first and only palm-sized DVR that records and plays high-resolution digital video -- the Riviera Digital Video Recorder. Making its debut at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show, the Riviera can store up to 20 hours of films or television shows as well as photo images, -- music, or any other digital data. Unique to the Riviera is a home docking station, making it as convenient to use at home as it is on the road. The recorded files are DVD compatible and the unit plays back MPEG1, MPEG2, MP3, VOB and JPEG file formats.Read more

Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In an aggressive move to reinforce its commitment to the U.S. digital television market, LG Electronics today introduced an array of rear-projection microdisplay high-definition televisions (HDTVs), highlighted by the world's first with a built-in high- definition digital video recorder (HD-DVR) and a sleek digital-cable-ready model.Read more

Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo said new development partnerships with leading digital photo and music companies will expand the features and capabilities of the TiVo service through its groundbreaking Home Media Option.Read more

Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo announced today it intends to deliver a new service release in the Fall of 2004 called "TiVoToGo." For the first time, TiVo subscribers with Home Media Option will be able to move their favorite programs stored on a TiVo DVR to a laptop for viewing on the road, or to any PC. For those who have a PC equipped with a DVD burner, programs can then be burned to DVD so users can take the TiVo experience with them wherever they go. Read more

Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- TiVo's ability to allow viewers to watch what they want, when they can, eliminating "appointment TV," has driven its subscriber base beyond 1 million and once again put the digital video recorder at the top of many holiday wish lists. And this year a special rebate, greater availability at retail and new service gift subscriptions make giving the gift of TiVo is about as much fun as receiving it.Read more