TiVo has revealed a new high-definition DVR for cable subscribers in the USA that will sell for US$299. The set top box has already been seen by executives at Seven Network and could well be launched in Australia by late this year.
If launched by Seven the set top box would give it a distinct advantage over Foxtel which has no HD PVR offering at the moment. The company has, however, announced that it will launch a HD hybrid PVR later this year.
The new DVR is designed to take CableCARDs supplied by cable operators, and it will work in any market regardless of cable provider.
The new box also can be connected to cable high-speed Internet service to deliver a range of new broadband features and services including downloads of movies and TV shows through Amazon's Unbox service.
TiVo plans to use the box to go head-to-head with satellite TV operators in consumer electronics retail stores, using the strength of TiVo's interface and search features, said Tom Rogers, TiVo president/CEO.
