The Triumvirate: TiVo, Roku and Amazon

TiVo, Roku and Amazon, not necessarily in that order have partnered for HD video on demand. Now TiVo owners can own high-def movies as well as shows in another cool way. Via the new and cool partnership with Amazon.com, TiVo subscribers can download HD videos straight from the Amazon video on demand to their devices.

Roku is not going to be left behind either. So it has partnered with Amazon even further than before in terms of scope. The Amazon Video On Demand service was recently integrated into the Roku DVR. Now Roku supports the upgrade and a variety of HD content will be available for enjoyment on TV via Roku.
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The Dope on TiVo Transfers

There is a good reason I changed from the Comcast DVR to TiVo. The channel guide from Comcast is not user friendly at all. Not only is it slow but you also have to arrow through ads as you navigate. This isn’t all. When you search for shows you may find only the SD version of the show. To record the HD version you will have to create a manual recording.

The absence of wish lists is a problem as well. If you want to record all Stever Buscemi movies you can’t. The cost is another factor. Comcast charges $16 a month for the DVR. TiVo charges just $13 per month, though you have to buy their DVR. Lifetime subscription could cost you $399 or $299 as an active customer. Around the DVR universe people generally do not appreciate the DVR from Comcast.
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The iPhone-TiVo Hi-5

The TiVo is a favorite of many people at home. The iPhone is a favorite on the move. What if you were able to combine their energies. As a matter of fact, you can.

Lets go through some of the babies that came out of the iPhone-TiVo marriage. i.TV lets you choose a TiVo – if you have more than one, from a remote location and TiVo a show you want to see. Very handy and free!
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Why TiVo Branded Blu-Ray Players?

The Australian backers of TiVo are considering TV’s and Blu-Ray players that are co-branded. This is being discussed with local manufacturers. Seems like things are going awry for TiVo. According to Robbee Minicola, CEO, Hybrid TV which is TiVo’s Australian backer, a co branded Blu-Ray Player was at the top of her list.

A TiVo Blu-Ray was like a dream. TiVo and the ability to play Blu-ray DVD’s in one package was a great dream. Initial discussions between Hybrid TV and LG have taken place. This is strange since LG’s interests are conflicting with TiVo’s
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