thanks for the comparison... i've been looking for something like this for a while (i commented on it in an earlier TiVo post). but i am still concerned with some of the more technical aspects... for example, is the series3 indeed upgradeable to support M-Card, or is TiVo just not sure and trying to figure it out? they sure seem to be delaying its implementation for some reason. also, are both units equally "future-proof" in terms of the hardware components?
i'd really like to know how this new high-end TiVo will spec. but maybe it won't matter, considering i won't likely buy it if it's much more than the current S3 street price.
The S3 is supposed to support M-cards, what I heard was that despite the chip makers claims, they can't get it to work.
Nothing is really future proof and right now neither can handle SDV which is being used to deploy new HD channels around the country. They are working with the cable industry on a deice they call a "tuning resolver" which should resolve that issue.
As for the new high end TiVo, it should cost less than the S3. I'd expect it to cost about 100 to 200 more than a TiVo HD and include a bigger drive, glow remote, OLED display etc.
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Craig @ Oct 23rd 2007 8:09PM
thanks for the comparison... i've been looking for something like this for a while (i commented on it in an earlier TiVo post). but i am still concerned with some of the more technical aspects... for example, is the series3 indeed upgradeable to support M-Card, or is TiVo just not sure and trying to figure it out? they sure seem to be delaying its implementation for some reason. also, are both units equally "future-proof" in terms of the hardware components?
i'd really like to know how this new high-end TiVo will spec. but maybe it won't matter, considering i won't likely buy it if it's much more than the current S3 street price.
Ben @ Oct 23rd 2007 8:13PM
The S3 is supposed to support M-cards, what I heard was that despite the chip makers claims, they can't get it to work.
Nothing is really future proof and right now neither can handle SDV which is being used to deploy new HD channels around the country. They are working with the cable industry on a deice they call a "tuning resolver" which should resolve that issue.
As for the new high end TiVo, it should cost less than the S3. I'd expect it to cost about 100 to 200 more than a TiVo HD and include a bigger drive, glow remote, OLED display etc.