Comments on: TiVo Raises Rates (In Time For The Holidays) http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/ All your digital media goodness. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:18:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MegaZone http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-2/#comment-69476 MegaZone Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:37:02 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-69476 If Comcast ever gets around to rolling out the TiVo software, then maybe it is an option. I'd rather pay for a TiVo S3 than use Motorola's or SA's cable DVR software - in fact, I did. And the TiVo lets me access music & photos, and HME applications. As well as TiVoCast. If they enable TTG & MRV, those will be additional advantages. If Comcast ever gets around to rolling out the TiVo software, then maybe it is an option. I’d rather pay for a TiVo S3 than use Motorola’s or SA’s cable DVR software – in fact, I did.

And the TiVo lets me access music & photos, and HME applications. As well as TiVoCast.

If they enable TTG & MRV, those will be additional advantages.

]]> By: Michael http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-2/#comment-69474 Michael Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-69474 I'm Sales For Comcast. Yes it's steep About $22.95 a month now for DVR plan. Ridiculous!, but competitive thanks to Tivo's increases. They make you subscribe to a minimum of Digital Classic, and there's a $20 install fee, but there are no, $800 buy your equipment fees which equates to what? An extra $3 bucks a month if you make it five years on the box. There are no cancellation fees like Tivo and if you get this Tivo Box guess who now has to pay the cable company and extra $6 a month for two cable cards to make it HD? Yes you.... My suggestion... if you own tivo, great, I have 2 series 2 with lifetime subs on them. If you don't, don't bother, I'm going Cable if and when my unit fails on me. I’m Sales For Comcast. Yes it’s steep About $22.95 a month now for DVR plan. Ridiculous!, but competitive thanks to Tivo’s increases. They make you subscribe to a minimum of Digital Classic, and there’s a $20 install fee, but there are no, $800 buy your equipment fees which equates to what? An extra $3 bucks a month if you make it five years on the box. There are no cancellation fees like Tivo and if you get this Tivo Box guess who now has to pay the cable company and extra $6 a month for two cable cards to make it HD? Yes you…. My suggestion… if you own tivo, great, I have 2 series 2 with lifetime subs on them. If you don’t, don’t bother, I’m going Cable if and when my unit fails on me.

]]> By: MegaZone http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-2/#comment-19288 MegaZone Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:53:04 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-19288 New TiVo boxes come with a short trial period. New TiVo boxes come with a short trial period.

]]> By: Dave http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-2/#comment-19265 Dave Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:21:08 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-19265 Does the TIVO service have to be activated once the hardware is hooked up or is there a grace period where you have service before setting up your account and activating it? Does the TIVO service have to be activated once the hardware is hooked up or is there a grace period where you have service before setting up your account and activating it?

]]> By: Zatz Not Funny!»Blog Archive » TiVo By The Numbers, Part 2 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-2/#comment-15122 Zatz Not Funny!»Blog Archive » TiVo By The Numbers, Part 2 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:04:26 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-15122 [...] In Part 1, we gave a value of TiVo’s existing subscriber base. But things are changing at TiVo: lifetime subscriptions are no longer available, and new subscribers can get free hardware, though they pay more in service fees. We need to know how this affects the value of new subscribers and how much TiVo should spend to acquire them. [...] [...] In Part 1, we gave a value of TiVo’s existing subscriber base. But things are changing at TiVo: lifetime subscriptions are no longer available, and new subscribers can get free hardware, though they pay more in service fees. We need to know how this affects the value of new subscribers and how much TiVo should spend to acquire them. [...]

]]> By: Zatz Not Funny. . .»Blog Archive » CE Under the Tree (or Hanukkah Bush) http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-1/#comment-12769 Zatz Not Funny. . .»Blog Archive » CE Under the Tree (or Hanukkah Bush) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:12:48 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-12769 [...] $$$$$ It?s nothing new that gadgets often cost a lot of money. But seriously, $800 for a TiVo? [Insert latest rant on TiVo pricing here] $500 or $600 for a PS3? I love my brother, but I also love the idea of putting my kid through college some day. [...] [...] $$$$$ It?s nothing new that gadgets often cost a lot of money. But seriously, $800 for a TiVo? [Insert latest rant on TiVo pricing here] $500 or $600 for a PS3? I love my brother, but I also love the idea of putting my kid through college some day. [...]

]]> By: Zatz Not Funny. . .»Blog Archive » TiVo Pricing FAQ http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-1/#comment-12152 Zatz Not Funny. . .»Blog Archive » TiVo Pricing FAQ Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:21:23 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-12152 [...] Seems like I’m not the only one displeased with TiVo’s new pricing initiatives… Alex of TiVo Blog is considering a new hobby, HDTiVo is considering Vista, and the 477 posts on the TiVo Community Forum suggest there are many confused and/or angry customers. TiVo responded today with a Fall 2006 Pricing FAQ to clarify the new plans. Q. What happened last Sunday and why? A. TiVo modified its pricing plans to lower the upfront cost for its Series2TM boxes to customers. It also made TiVo pricing consistent for both tivo.com customers and retail customers. [...] [...] Seems like I’m not the only one displeased with TiVo’s new pricing initiatives… Alex of TiVo Blog is considering a new hobby, HDTiVo is considering Vista, and the 477 posts on the TiVo Community Forum suggest there are many confused and/or angry customers. TiVo responded today with a Fall 2006 Pricing FAQ to clarify the new plans. Q. What happened last Sunday and why? A. TiVo modified its pricing plans to lower the upfront cost for its Series2TM boxes to customers. It also made TiVo pricing consistent for both tivo.com customers and retail customers. [...]

]]> By: Jason Hartley http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/comment-page-1/#comment-11755 Jason Hartley Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:26:44 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2006-11/tivo-raises-rates/#comment-11755 I ended up getting the DVR service, and box rental from my cable provider instead of TiVo -- which I would have preferred because of the outrageuos monthly fee and contract terms. How I viewed Tivo was: - $150-$300 initial investment in hardware. (if it breaks have warranty coverage and repair time issues) - $20/month for service. - very high $ termination fee How I viewed the Cable provider DVR: - no intial hardware investment (and it if works I take it back and get a new one the same day) -$6/month for service + $ 8/month for box rental Total Investment $14.00. -And if I decide to get ride of it no termination fees. Looks like an easy comparison to me. I know TiVo has more features, but how much are you willing to pay for them? If TiVo thinks they are hurting from poor revenue now, lets check in 12 months to see how many people don't renew the service, and how much the new subscriber numbers drop. I ended up getting the DVR service, and box rental from my cable provider instead of TiVo — which I would have preferred because of the outrageuos monthly fee and contract terms.

How I viewed Tivo was:
- $150-$300 initial investment in hardware. (if it breaks have warranty coverage and repair time issues)
- $20/month for service.
- very high $ termination fee

How I viewed the Cable provider DVR:
- no intial hardware investment (and it if works I take it back and get a new one the same day)
-$6/month for service + $ 8/month for box rental
Total Investment $14.00.
-And if I decide to get ride of it no termination fees.

Looks like an easy comparison to me. I know TiVo has more features, but how much are you willing to pay for them?

If TiVo thinks they are hurting from poor revenue now, lets check in 12 months to see how many people don’t renew the service, and how much the new subscriber numbers drop.

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