TiVo Announces 140-hour Series2 PVR

Reprinted from a TiVo press release:

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) , the pioneer in digital video recording (DVR) services, 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.

The 140-hour unit can be purchased today directly from TiVo either online at www.tivo.com or by calling 1-877-BUY-TiVo. It will be coming soon to consumer electronics retailers including BestBuy.com, CircuitCity.com, Amazon.com and Good Guys.

“With TiVo, it’s easy to find and record your favorite programs all season long, even if the network schedule changes,” said Susan Cashen, vice president of marketing at TiVo. “With the largest recording capacity we currently offer, the 140-hour TiVo Series2 DVR gives consumers the flexibility to record more of their favorite programs and watch them whenever they want.”

The TiVo service includes award-winning features that make it easier than ever for viewers to record their favorite shows. With TiVo’s Season Pass recording feature, viewers can record an entire season of their favorite shows with just a click of the remote. And with the WishList feature, viewers are able to search for and record programs that feature their favorite actor, director or sports team.

The 140-hour TiVo Series2 DVR works with cable, digital cable, satellite and antenna and is available online at www.tivo.com. The TiVo service is sold separately for $12.95 per month, or a one-time fee of $299 for the lifetime of the product.