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Re: Poor old John Bush McCain: Gonna' get clobbered

test — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:10:41 -0000

Obama will never get elected, keep dreaming you crazy fools....

Re: My longshot pick for VP: Gov. Christine Gregoire

test — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:12:02 -0000

Rofl at your top pick being John Edwards, that would certainly kill the democratic ticket.

Re: Hulu will live-stream New Year’s Eve in Times Square so you don’t have to freeze

test — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:57:39 -0000

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Re: Disney’s MovieBeam Goes HD

test — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 06:54:13 -0000

Dave,
Check the site; I think several more studios like Paramount and 20th Cent/Fox are on board.

Re: Academy Award Short Film Nominees on iTunes

test — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 10:42:17 -0000

The stunning impact of the article is that 90% of the content rights in question is controled by two entities, HBO and SEG.

As to the major premiss of the article - Jobs vs. studios - it seems at odds with the fact that MovieBeam will have a burn to DVD option. So I don't know what to make of that.

Re: TiVoToGo Header Hack

test — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:50:44 -0000

This has been a very successful project so far. VideoRedo is in Beta now with a .tivo (w/metadata) output feature.

Re: TiVo Cellphone Scheduling

test — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:59:25 -0000

The lack of Yahoo mention isn't unusual in any way, nor does it imply any reduction in activity between TiVo and Yahoo.

This is simply something between TiVo and Verizon, so mention of another party is not appropriate - and indeed would be unusual.

Re: TiVo’s New Pricing Plans

test — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 02:30:47 -0000

This represents a significant price increase for the TiVo service/box combo.

At retail I will be surprised if I can walk into BB next week and not pay MORE for a box even though I can then subscribe at the old monthly price. Is it plausible that I could get a box at BB for $69 and pay $12.95/mo, but I've got to pay $0 + $19.95 through TiVo?

Re: TiVo Series 3 HD Pricing and Timing

test — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:09:00 -0000

Dave: I predict you will be off by at least $1. :)

Re: HD-DVD Launch Whimper

test — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:21:24 -0000

Dave: you are right. There is no rush for the new HD formats. 480p looks excellent on most HD monitors, and those disks are readily available inexpensively.

Re: TiVo KidZone: The Product

test — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:18:42 -0000

How long before the Kidz get the remote when the TiVo is in Parent Mode and lock the adults out?

Re: SlingPlayer Mobile Released

test — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:51:57 -0000

Anyone still wonder why by the end of '06 there'll be more slings in service than tivoes?
;)

Re: TiVo Hosts Sprite’s “subLYMONal” Advertising

test — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:50:40 -0000

I recall reading this quoted on some blog somewhere recently ...

The ubiquitous press release now seems to be the number one source of information, according to a disturbing report by a group of researchers studying Web search behavior. Press releases tend to be long-winded, full of ludicrous quotes from the CEO bragging about himself and the company, along with all sorts of pie-in-the-sky proclamations. And thus the public is further buffaloed by malarkey, thanks to media ineptitude.

Not sure what made me think of it all of a sudden.

Re: Picture of the Day: Vegas, Baby, Vegas

test — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:21:06 -0000

One of TiVo's problems has been that too much of what happens in Vegas has stayed in Vegas.

Re: The Significance of Verizon’s “New” DVR

test — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:19:56 -0000

Dave:

You are right to write about this as a significant challenge to TiVo's premium value which is an important part of TiVo's future.

The home networking product is an optional software download to installed HD DVR STBs. The receivers are probably also existing installed STBs with a software download, but I am not sure about what types qualify. The DVR is limited to SD and 2 streams, but I doubt the SD limit will last; maybe a newer DVR will be needed to achieve HD. The product also plays music and pictures from a PC.

The optional software download raises the price from $12.95(?) to $19.95/mo. The receivers are $3.95/mo each, but is that an add on fee to existing boxes or the entire monthly fee, and is the $3.95 on the first box? I wonder if the monthly cost will really be less than TiVoes with CableCards.

It sounded like the product worked with the WinTel Media Center concept, which if the case, would put TiVo at a significant disadvantage in that department since it looks like TiVo is going all proprietary.

Re: The Significance of Verizon’s “New” DVR

test — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:11:55 -0000

Doesn't the 6416 downconvert the HD recordings to SD and stream to the clients?

For now, not having HD in second rooms will only hurt a very few who have HDTVs in more than one room. Soon enough there will be a HD client, I am sure.

This seems to be true streaming whereas TiVo does what I call streamloading - it downloads to the receiving box, but you can play and trick-play the portion already downloaded. There are advantages to true streaming related to jumping forward. TiVo has never offered the ability to jump ahead and later piece together automatically the downloaded segments.

The thin client concept is another big advantage TiVo has not moved to, regardless of whether thin means no hard drive streaming or limited capability receiver w/HD.

Re: The Significance of Verizon’s “New” DVR

test — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 23:42:43 -0000

I found some more info on the Verizon web site:

The STB fee is indeed a $3.95 add on to each 2500 STB monthly fee (what is that amt?). With the $7 add on for the DVR (to $19.95) it does sounds likely that the monthly cost is going to actually be more than TiVo.

You can have up to 6 2500's enabled, but only use 2 at a time.

Media Manager is apparently Beta, and there is caution about playing music and doing too much MRV at the same time. No MAC support; Win200 and beyond only.

No DRM music playback; 256kb limit; No VBR; Media Manager apparently defaults to RIP CD w/DRM - you have to change that.

Sounds like music/photos is limited to the 6416(?)

There is language about non-Verizon Broadband services and third party hub/routers not being supported, yet there is the statement that if you have a 6416 and one or more 2500's you just call for the download(s). They say you have to have Verizon supplied router to work with Media Manager, so it sounds like the hub/router issue is with Media Manager (ie. music/photo playback) and maybe the 6416/2500s talk to each other OK through the wires Verizon installed for them.

Re: TiVo’s Quarterly Report

test — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:41:44 -0000

Gee! a DSL-enabled TiVo!

*Compatible USB wireless or wired network adapter [plus Ethernet Cable] required. Sold separately.

[For] Current BellSouth FastAccess DSL customers who upgrade service. An upgrade is defined as any existing FastAccess DSL customer that purchases and receives a higher speed FastAccess service. [That's $8, 13 or 22 more per month for the 3 higher tiers.]

Available for new TiVo customers with 1 year commitment to TiVo.

TiVo will apply 3 month service credit to credit card no later than 2 weeks after 3rd monthly TiVo service payment.

Shipping fee of up to $16 may apply.

Offer ends October 31, 2006.

Probably not a huge seller.

Re: TiVo Fall TV Guru Guide

test — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:07:55 -0000

Still puzzles me why i have to go online to do something that should be in the DVR interface.

Re: TiVo Fall TV Guru Guide

test — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:25:29 -0000

I hope not; I also make a strong distinction between the HME interface and the DVR interface.

Re: TiVo Launches CBS Sportsline Fantasy Football

test — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:36:01 -0000

>Why someone didnt do this before now, escapes me. It seems so obvious.

If TiVo hadn't abandoned independent 3rd party developers, you'd be seeing lots more than this.

And maybe Dave's homies could have gotten in on it in time. ;)

Re: TVGuide.com To Offer TiVo Scheduling

test — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:09:49 -0000

Doesn't look like anything more than another TV-related web site to schedule from. But it gets TiVo more exposure.

Re: Dave To Host TiVo House Party

test — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:02:33 -0000

You should invite me. I won't be able to make it, so you get cred for the invite, but don't have to deal with my nonsense.

Re: The EFF Is Angry, Wants TiVoToGo On S3

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:47:28 -0000

I know currently MOT does SD MRS (Multi Room Streaming) for Verizon FIOS. I don't remember if there is any MRx HD at the moment.

These MOT/SA are not subject to CableLabs CableCard review, which TiVo is.

TiVo may be stuck with an Overlord that MOT, SA and the MSOs are not.

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:57:43 -0000

WOW, I had not read that before.

E* must show that it is LIKELY to prevail on BOTH issues and has MET that burden!

Puts the case in a very different light than popular opinion would imply.

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:26:31 -0000

Regarding the resolution question:

Remember the flap over diagonal measurements of CRTs 20 years ago?

The HD flap is going to be at least an order of magnitude greater.

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:54:38 -0000

Regarding MOT and OCAP...

He sure does "handle" the questions. ;)

Re: CableLabs Studies Multiroom Viewing, Not TiVoToGo

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:43:58 -0000

The MOT interview discouraged me on this topic.

The reasonable side of us keeps saying OTA/analog will be allowed; but this is like putting a group of lunatics together, triple dosing them with LSD, and getting a "solution."

Re: Google Buys YouTube, Advertisers Rejoice

test — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 21:28:33 -0000

This sounds like a good fit and good plan to divide the brands.

The content deals announced today were sweet too. Still alot of tire kicking, but some decent momentum.

Re: CableLabs Studies Multiroom Viewing, Not TiVoToGo

test — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:26:30 -0000

You know if you read "official" comments from TiVo regarding TTG and CableLabs in the context of knowing "TiVoToGo has not been submitted to CableLabs for review," you realize TiVo totally skirted the issue in their comments. In no way did they say TTG was already submitted; but it would appear to the casual reader, in context with other talk about submissions and timelines, that TTG had been submitted.

I trust TiVo is working hard on working towards getting TTG approved by CableLabs, just as they are with certain other features.

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:39:25 -0000

Re: MOT

What does Chakalos mean by the new "Host" series of boxes?

"cache-and-carry" approach???

Did he mean a two-way (2.0?) multi-stream CableCard had been certified?

Is Chakalos saying that third parties can develop OCAP products relatively easily with the development tools, but Cable Co's individually decide whether they get deployed at all, perhaps even system by system?

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:30:47 -0000

That last point effectively closes OCAP development to anyone not approved by an MSO. No point in developing if you can't get it used/sold.

Suppose I develop an OCAP app that gives an accurate prediction of the weather on Amelia Island four months in advance. Cable Co. decides they don't want to cut into the Weather Channel, unless of course Cable Co. gets a big chunck of the revenues from my app.

Re: SlingPlayer Pocket PC v1.1 Beta 2 Released

test — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:56:49 -0000

I wish I could stream to the S3. A remote Sling in one of my homes could allow me to watch something not available on the other cable system in my "normal" TiVo enhanced TV way.

Re: Picture of the Day: The Empire Strikes Back

test — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:59:03 -0000

Who in the world writes for TiVo?

You can watch via TiVo DMR. You need to try another output. ;)

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:05:05 -0000

So Zune will be a 'Sling' catcher before the S3?

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TiVo needs to get on board with those MSFT initiatives (re: IPTV, etal...) They commented vaguely last fall about doing something first half of '06; but not another word from them in months. MIA?

Re: Logtech Introduces Harmony 670

test — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:15:00 -0000

"I dont understand why there isnt a universal remote that also has the TiVo button configuration"

'Intellectual' Property?

Re: Mo’Blogging: DigitalLife, NYC

test — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:06:16 -0000

Spent nearly 4 hours on the floor of Digital Life today. I say nearly because I can't fairly include the time spent in the Napster "Lounge." ;) Let's just say I have no idea why I got married instead of just becoming a Sugha Daddie for far less $.

More seriously, as small as the show was in terms of exhibitors and attendees, the intimacy made for great opportunities to explore certain areas in depth.

I finally found out what ViiV is, beyond what the Marketing paragraph says, and got some good insights into Vista, PlaysforSure, MS DRM strategy, and how all those interplay and overlap and where the coopetition is. Let's just say I am more convinced than ever that TiVo desperately needs to get on board or they are done.

Over at the TiVo booth, since I've already used an S3, there was nothing worth seeing. I did see the Fantasy Football app, which seems to a non-fantasy player to work nicely, but everyone knows about that already. KidZone could not be more uninteresting, and I do have a kidz.

Pony gave a rendition of the S3 and no matter how many questions I asked about known problems, he stuck to the line about how easy it is to get everything going. But if you do have a CableCARD problem, you just call TiVo and they get right on the phone and straighten out your MSO. Yeah right. :rolleyes:

Unlike Dave, Pony told me that I would not buy the eSata from TiVo...I get any WD, Seagate, etal. drive and just plug it in.

TiVo was its usual close mouthed, insular self; as if they had anything to say that it is so important to keep secret anyway. Bottom line, it looks like TiVo remains the lone wolf and the big ranchers are settling the land.

Spent some time at Blip.tv, liked their "story," and may be in touch with them again if they check out.

In that vein, anyone I talked to associated with content delivery expressed frustration about trying to deal with TiVo. I didn't get details of course, but the reactions all had similarities.

Beyond that, personally checking out an SXRD XBR2 yielded a good impression. Of course, no 60", which is the one I want. The hot news is the only difference between an XBR2 and XBR3 LCD is the $300 glossy bevel on the XBR3 - at least according to the Sony guys. I don't vouch for that.

Got a Nets Cheerleader signed poster at Verizon "for my son" on the way out, and I really want to go back to Napster again tomorrow if my wife lets me. ;)

Re: DigitalLife Wrap-Up, Part 2

test — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:25:43 -0000

With the remote I suppose its possible to get caught in an infinite loop.

I was looking for things like Mitsubishi 731-831 DLPs that weren't there.

Not a whiff of Apple either.

Many boothes were nondescript and didn't provide much clue what they were about.

I didn't understand the show's purpose, but it was nice to get out of the house for once. ($70 lighter on cabs and NYC parking, more for tolls and gas.)

Re: DigitalLife Wrap-Up, Part 2

test — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:50:54 -0000

Let me add also that the earlier comment I made about the intimacy of the show providing opportunities for indepth interviews on several issues (incl. ViiV and MS strategy) made the show very worthwhile.

Re: DigitalLife Wrap-Up, Part 3

test — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:57:33 -0000

I'll bet with you on Sling before TiVo. You're going to have to lay odds to get some action on the TiVo side.

Re: DigitalLife Wrap-Up, Part 2

test — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:24:05 -0000

Of course my wife doesn't read this Blog. Isn't that what Parent Controls are for?

Without being specific, let's just say blip.tv wasn't the only entity that received my phone #.

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:36:23 -0000

Wow!!!

Sling gets more and more awesome.

With those Kirkorian Boys, Sling is becoming what TiVo was 7 years ago.

I wish they had a booth at Digital Life ... I guess you caught them floating ... can you comment on any multicast plans?

Re: CNET TV Out Of Beta, Inks Deal With Verizon

test — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:00:11 -0000

Looks like this might further marginalize TiVoCast. "Exclusivity" is more diluted by Verizon coming in; MP4 leaves out TiVoCast (future on Series 3 maybe); downloads bypass TiVoCast.

Unclear whether any additional content will be received by TiVoes. If not, TiVoCast just took another step down.

For DOD, CNETTV having downloads is a step forward, especially if there is no DRM. (DRM???)

Re: CNET TV Out Of Beta, Inks Deal With Verizon

test — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:27:59 -0000

Dude, have you ever even been able to MRV a TiVoCast video?

How 'bout MRVing a Product Watch Vid??? ;)

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

test — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:18:46 -0000

So when does the cover get put back on?

Re: Slinging Scoreboard to Scoreboard

test — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:36:28 -0000

The 640x480 stream looks pretty good accounting for all the loss between BK's video camera and YouTube compression.

Berk's screen is 4x3, presumably SD.

How about an HD Singbox for $10,000 next year to stream dozens of NCAA games to targeted audiences (ie. Alum, Students, Faculty, Staff...)?

Throw some software in for conditional access, and away you go. :)

Re: When Good Shows Get Cancelled

test — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:57:17 -0000

I kinda liked Smith.

Who's Mari Silbey?

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasnt Covered

test — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:05:13 -0000

Just what I needed, something to scare me away from binging on the SXRD XBR2. :p

Re: Interesting News Dave Hasnt Covered

test — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:09:16 -0000

End around of Cable/Sat delivery is inevitable, but like the economists say, in the inevitable we are all dead.

TiVo sure could help Neilsen develop their system, and Neilsen sure could help TiVo develop its system. TiVo has enough boxes to find good samples, and Neilsen is "The Man."

But if the talks go the way the content providers describe the TiVoCast talks, no dice.

Re: Logitech Acquires Slim Devices, Dave Acquires Squeezebox

test — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:45:04 -0000

So who can you get on the internet?

Internet Radio
"Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off.
Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Slim Devices' partners.

Re: Logitech Acquires Slim Devices, Dave Acquires Squeezebox

test — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:34:46 -0000

I do the streaming with my TiVoes. Something like the Squeezebox is interesting because the TiVo is not so practical everywhere (needs a TV screen, not very portable for outdoor enjoyment)

My wife likes the Internet Radio on the TiVo and would probably want that on another device.

I'm going to check out Pandora.

Re: Dave’s Weaknees TiVo Upgrade

test — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:09:35 -0000

Damn Viral S3 is eating away at my will.

The recording quality is vastly superior to the old S2s. The scaling is very good, providing a vast improvement to the image on my cheapo HDTV.

250GB HD is nice and about a $200 premium @ TiVo/Weaknees prices. I never knew I'd love having 2 tuners so much (also >$30++ premium of S2DT.)

The UI performance is so much snappier than the S2s.

While I hate not having critical features like MRV and TTC&G, I can't bring myself to ship back the unit and buy one

Re: Why Is Kevin Smith Speaking At Macworld?

test — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:17:32 -0000

It has the look of a fun film industry presentation for Mac users who make movies and videos.

Maybe Apple can convince him to pull a Morgan Freeman too.

Re: Sony’s New LocationFree Devices Delayed

test — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:39:23 -0000

I think it says 'There's nothin' sweeter than a Sony Bravia XBR2 to go with your Slingbox, errrr... vaporware, errrrr... Sony Location Free thingy.'

Re: Is Our Online Digital Media Safe?

test — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:42:19 -0000

That's why the two should be seperate. A storage site that doesn't make files public is far less likely to ever draw attention unless there is an extraordinary amount of copyrighted material stored by the individual, and even then there's probably going to have to be a "lead" somewhere else that brings attention to the storehouse.

Just don't store that second set of books on iStorehouse.net ;)

Re: Mari Silbey Joins ZNF

test — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:40:37 -0000

Oh, darn, now you gotta charge sales tax in PA. ;)

Re: Deal of the Day: TiVo With 1yr Service, $125

test — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:55:31 -0000

TiVo is doing a bunch of web specials.

Their end of QTR is coming up, which might be the reason too.

Re: Does Mari Need HD?

test — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:03:50 -0000

HDTV is not the revolution that the DVR is.

My first HDTV was bought 2.5yrs ago to watch anamorphic DVDs. The quality is a significant improvement on a good set. Back then actual HDTV content was limited and a costly cable upgrade for me. The cost of the TV now is much more reasonable than then, and I get "free" HD channels from one of my Cable Cos.

An S3 TiVo is an impressive quality upgrade over the S2s on SD recording. Its scaler is very good. If you value those sorts of things highly, the S3 may be worthwhile to you with or without an HDTV.

Re: Mac TiVoToGo Non-Update, Sling Public Beta Opens 10/31

test — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:51:06 -0000

So the right expectations turn out to be no expectations.

"In other Mac development news, the Sling folks plan to release a public beta of OS X software on 10/31."

Those two things so closely juxtaposed is a bit spooky. ;)

Maybe DVD Jon can help; at least there isn't going to be much excuse for not streaming iTunes content.

TiVo could have gotten this done, they just are not willing to put the necessary resources behind it. They just don't have enough to go around.

Re: DVD Jon Is A Masochist

test — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:39:44 -0000

I figure he knows what he's doing. :)

Re: DVD Jon Is A Masochist

test — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:05:33 -0000

I think the idea would be that 1) third party hardware could play the original iTunes content, and 2) that iTunes content could be decrypted without quality loss from transcoding.

Re: Xbox 360: Video-On-Demand Trojan Horse

test — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:34:30 -0000

Looks like this also relates back to your comments about Unbox the other day. With a regular XP computer and a 360, you should be able to play Unbox content.

Re: TiVo Unveils $50 Premium ‘Glo’ Remote

test — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:37:20 -0000

I'm waiting for the $70 water proof/floating version to use in the new hot tub.

Re: The ZNF Annual Update

test — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:17:09 -0000

The blog has been expanding nicely.

The second year starts in a good position.

Best wishes.

Re: Digital Media Bytes

test — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:39:41 -0000

The only genuinely interesting use of cablecards so far has been the DVR. How about a CC Slingbox? Nothing really innovative has passed CableLabs yet.

Now that MSFT needs this (full DCR functionality) we'll see how much that additional muscle moves things along.

Re: CE Under the Tree (or Hanukkah Bush)

test — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:48:15 -0000

SlingBox.

Are you reading this, Honey?

Re: TiVo Unveils Broadband Video Delivery Strategy

test — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:27:38 -0000

But Mac users get a $24.95 discount too. ;)

Re: Does The Zune Matter?

test — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:48:29 -0000

Yup, old and cranky. The Kidz'll eat this up. I don't understand it, I'm older and crankier. (Actual I kinda do, and that's worse.)

Re: The Internet: Where TV Shows Go To Die

test — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:13:43 -0000

I liked Smith, I think?

The best thing I got out of TiVo's announcements yesterday was stumbling on the fact there were more episodes available for streaming (FREE!!) :)

Maybe I will watch the unaired episodes, but it won't be on my TiVo, will it? ;)

Thanks for telling us that there are summaries of more episodes.

But will consuming all this be like ending up at third base at the end of the evening?

Putting cancelled shows on the net for streaming is not new, and maybe something we should get in the habit of looking for...or maybe some enterprising company will make it simple for us...who's listening?

Re: Snickers? M&Ms? iPods?

test — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:50:32 -0000

I like the idea. If you know what you want, and with the iPod that is very possible, its a snap to buy. Its an easy way to display and vend small accessories too. Very efficient with no labor costs either. Instant gratification.

Might devalue the brand image though.

Worth the experiment.

Re: TiVo’s New Radio Advertisement and Slogan

test — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:50:47 -0000

"TiVo is now free for a very limited time." ??????

Free TiVo (box) is a major theme in their sales strategy.

Re: TiVo And The Future Of Microcontent

test — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:53:21 -0000

The two million is either a round up from about 1.7M SA subs, or includes all BB capable boxes ever sold, not just ones currently subed, or some other thing I don't think of.

Are any DTV units BB capable? If so then he's not counting them I figure.

Charlie - yes, that 520K is a problem, considering ~511K are MPEG2 capable only. ;)

Yes, TiVo made many strategic mistakes in the past and continues to do so today, including how they approached their networking strategy.

Re: Digital Media Bytes

test — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:06:43 -0000

When iTunes can charge what the TV programs are worth - 25 cents - under terms like 2 or 3 views over 5 days, they'll see 1 billion downloads, or $250M in revenue vs. $24M.

And they can still sell the episodes outright for what that's worth...$.99

Re: Playstation 3: The eBay Experience

test — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:28:51 -0000

Alexi:

Buy a nice padded folding chair for $24.99 and charge Dave $200 for doing his errands.

Re: Console Wars & The Ladies of eBay

test — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:58:31 -0000

Brings new meaning to Ho, Ho, Ho.

Re: TiVoToGo Reverse Engineered

test — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:28:11 -0000

Have they figured out how to send mpegs/.tivo files back to the S2?

Re: TiVo By The Numbers, Part 2

test — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:30:13 -0000

Tom Rogers gave a presentation at a UBS conference yesterday.

http://hdtivo.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/tom-roge...

Re: TiVo By The Numbers, Part 1

test — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:52:21 -0000

You are completely misusing the $9.50 figure.

Ad revenue is closer to $.25 than $1.00 and no way $1.16. Ad revenue FELL in Q3 and Product Watch vaporized.

You are assuming newest subs last 69 months; that $13/mo lasts 69 months; that old LTs which are not being replaced last 69 mos.; all inappropriate assumptions.

Your NPV(L) is totally wrong. NPV(l)=$299-(NPV of -$1.11(wrong; -$2.00 ish) over X(69?) months discounted at 12%(?)) A VERY POSITIVE NUMBER.

This needs alot of work, but good idea.

Re: TiVo By The Numbers, Part 2

test — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:02:48 -0000

You are suffering from the same problems carried over from part 1.

NPV(07) is no way $416. NPV(06) was lower than NPV(07)

SAC FY07 is $250+

6% finance return is inapproriate. TiVo's cost of capital is MUCH higher and LT/pre-pay cash provides capital.

You've got wrong calculations all over the place. It would be a big job to unwind it all. I'd go back to the drawing board if I were you.

Re: TiVo By The Numbers, Part 2

test — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:12:52 -0000

Just read your "opinion" paragraphs. They are all wrong accept for the implication that this year's strategy is a failure.

You are saying spending an additional $78M and getting ANY increase in subs is a positive. Couldn't be more rediculous.

Where did "they" find you?

Re: TiVo By the Numbers, Part 3

test — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 02:20:57 -0000

You Wrote:
(We must admit, part of our motivation for doing this calculation was to demonstrate the incredible value-building power of the new subscription system. Even if we have overestimated the NPV of the subscribers, the new model is so much better than the old that it is hard to understand why no one has noticed it.)
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"No one" has noticed it because it isn't real - "No one" knows what they are doing.

You totally crashed and burned with the sale of the LT subs. Even taking your wrong numbers, the result would be removal of the liability from Deferred Rev, drop in cash of $40M and a GAIN to recognize either that QTR or over some period of time.

I can't even be bothered with the rest of what you are doing.

Re: The Xbox 360 Video Marketplace

test — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 02:47:37 -0000

Hey TiVo, Its Not TV Until Its On TV. Well, looks like its on TV. ;)

Your bandwidth upgrade is obvious. I can't imagine MSFT wouldn't scale their bandwidth to make this useable.

So you can start watching before the DL finishes??? Here that TiVoCast???

Everyone is going to have Navigation (Organization) problems. But XBox/PC has the muscle to handle an advanced interface, etc. whereas TiVo does not. XBox will be able to do far more detailed graphics on the TV screen than TiVo. Netflix has a good navigation interface; you'll never see anything like that on TiVo, but you might see it on an Xbox.

Points stink.

Only selling TV shows is ridiculous. Renting is far more reasonable. Only renting movies is ridiculous... Few TV shows are worth watching again, whereas many fine movies are worth having.

Re: TiVo By the Numbers, Part 3

test — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 04:54:18 -0000

Taking the correct numbers together with assumptions that someone with their sanity intact would use, and doing some rough recalculations, the value comes out in the neighborhood of $4.50-$5.50. Gee whiz, sounds similar to something that's happening right now.

Considering how cold it is getting, I'd recommend crawling back into the boiler room you came from.

Re: The Xbox 360 Video Marketplace

test — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:29:54 -0000

Dave:

Suppose the movies could be accessed by any XBox you own either from the MSFT server or stored on your PC with backup on the Net? I don't know the exact details of what they are doing.

Prices will have to be reasonable for what rights you get - own/rent/xfer to DVD/xfer to portable/etc. The thing is everyone will have a different set of preferences and going half way with rent only or own only is not optimal.

Do you really want a 24hr rental where you pay twice if you don't finish the movie that night, or a 28hr rental, or a Netflix inventory/swap method?

There are so many potential alternatives.

Re: The Xbox 360 Video Marketplace

test — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:41:53 -0000

One of the more interesting things is the implied cost of bandwidth.

MSFT is taking only $1.00 for several extra GBs downloaded in an HD file. That dollar also covers other costs related to HD content.

So MSFT is probably asking less than $.20 per GB.

Re: TiVo By the Numbers, Part 3

test — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:53:04 -0000

Unsupported?

I gave several specific comments along the way, some of which they have already figured out were right and done some backfilling on.

Don't expect me to do an entire series for you.

I've already urged Dave to consult someone knowledgeable on the subject, and not just rely on some shareholder's untrained opinion.

Re: TiVo By the Numbers, Part 3

test — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:17:43 -0000

... To continue, if you want to see some of my supported opinion you can read hear: http://hdtivo.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/judgemen...

The fact is the stock dropped on the earnings and guidance, and took another good hit when Rogers did his usual poor job at UBS: http://hdtivo.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/tom-roge...

I don't claim by any means the day to day stock price is valid for supporting a position, but there is a clear trend showing the financial community's view is quite different from some shareholder that wants to explain why his holdings should double in value.

Re: 15 Yards & First Down For TiVo

test — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:12:13 -0000

Football is definitely best suited to TiVo's charms. You certainly can get a game in in about 45 minutes.

But, to enjoy a game, allocate about 35 min. for the first half and 45 for the second. There are certain parts of the game you want more detail on, especially at the end - barring a blow out.

To really enjoy a game, you might take that 1:20 up to about 1:45. You can hear more of the comments and enjoy the pace better. Snapping from play to play breaks the rhythm of the game which builds tension and provides its own enjoyment.

There is a dark side to TiVoed games. The temptation is to watch more games and watch in the entirety. Normal viewing often involves watching parts of a game, or flipping to that second or third game while watching the first primarily. What you miss is gone, and you catch up on the reports later. If you watch 5 games @ 1:20 instead of 2 games at 3:00 or less, you don't come out ahead on time - but you get a lot more Football :)

Re: Sling Media: On The Move

test — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:01:07 -0000

I think its pretty clear what sorts of things they could do with this. ;)

I don't read anything into web vs internet connect.

Remember the College Football game?
:)

Re: TiVo By The Numbers, Part 4

test — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:11:23 -0000

You are doing a bit better, but you still have many important mistakes.

You can see my response here:
https://hdtivo.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/response/

Thanks Dave! ;)

Re: TiVo @ CES Odds & Ends

test — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:48:35 -0000

Forget the MExico deal. Cablevision has ten times as many subs in the wealthy NY Metro region with the same marketing deal and has done virtually zip.

No sale.

Re: Our (brief) story in links

test — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:37:51 -0000

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Re: YouTube is Huge and About to Get Even Bigger

test — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:53:45 -0000

They should not be worried about the incoming traffic on their network. That will be much much lower than the outgoing traffic and hence not add to their traffic bill.

Re: From Geek to Freak: How I Gained 34 lbs. of Muscle in 4 Weeks

test — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:51:18 -0000

Both "The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution" (http://www.seriousstrength.com/) and "The Power of Ten" are riffs on Jones' research. Both are built around 20 seconds per rep (10 seconds up, 10 down), and say to increase the weight whenever you can do six perfect reps at a given load.

Re: Real Mind Control: The 21-Day No-Complaint Experiment

test — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:44:22 -0000

I'm really glad Will Bowen found time to write a book. He certainly hasn't found time in the past six months to send me a rubber bracelet.

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test — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:17:06 -0000

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Re: Windows Live (MSN Messenger 8) Beta Invites!

test — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:39:13 -0000

grrr

Kozanatos at gmail.com

it doesnt like what i used as "at" and "dot" on my post before, hopefully this isnt too old =[

Re: Update 2 on Origami

test — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:46:25 -0000

I couldnt find the specs for that??? anyone have an idea?

Re: Teaching vs. Proselytizing: UHJ Letter

test — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:09:15 -0000

27 years ago someone was concerned about this and wrote to the Universal House of Justice. And they wrote back the better below. By the way, if you have a question for the UHJ, you can easily email them using this email address: secretariat @ bwc [dot] org

The first part deals with the question but it also veers off into a discussion of the Covenant and the difference between interpretation and legislation. I’m assuming that the questioner brought these topics forward, otherwise, it is a stretch to link them to the question of proselytizing vs. teaching.

It is also interesting that at the end of the letter, the House of Justice says:

For this reason a number of points are not expressed in the, National Baha’i Constitution (the Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of National Assemblies); these are left to each National Spiritual Assembly to decide for itself.

When in fact, the document in question was changed in recent history (from its previous wording) to disallow National Spiritual Assemblies from instituting such changes as term limits.

In any case, here is the complete letter:

The Universal House of Justice
The Bahá’í World Centre
3 January 1982

To an individual Baha’i

Dear Baha’i Friend,
The Universal House of Justice has received your letter and has asked us to assure you that you should feel no diffidence in raising the sort of questions that you have expressed. It seems clear from your letter that you have been greatly attracted to the Message of Baha’u'llah and have accepted His Faith before, as you say, becoming “fully committed,” and are, therefore, now having to face and resolve problems that many believers overcome before they declare their faith. The House of justice urges you not to let it worry you. All through life Baha’is are faced with tests of many kinds, and problems and doubts, but it is through facing and overcoming them that we grow spiritually.

Re: Another year, another 400+ pounds

test — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:33:03 -0000

test comment

Re: "서버를 찾기 싫구려."

test — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 03:56:22 -0000

재미있습니다.

요즘 한창 블로그에 관심이 많아서
호찬님의 글을 구독해서 자주 읽고 있습니다.

감사합니다.^^

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