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Buy a TiVo Premiere, get a TiVo Stream for only $50!

If you are a TiVo fan with an iOS device, we’ve got a deal for you! For a limited time, you can purchase any Premiere TiVo DVR and get $80 off a TiVo Stream. The only catch? You have to purchase the Premiere and Stream at the same time…we can’t apply the discount to prior purchases. (Sorry!) To order a bundle, see our TiVo Premiere order page.

TiVo Premiere and Stream Bundle – Save $50

The TiVo Stream is compatible with the entire line of TiVo Premiere DVRs: The Premiere, Premiere XL, Premiere 4, Premiere XL4, and Premiere Elite.

The TiVo Stream allows you to stream and even copy shows that you’ve recorded onto your TiVo on an iOS device!

Each TiVo Stream only has two ports: Ethernet (for your network) and power. Plug it in, and it’s ready to go! To stream from a compatible DVR, it must be connected to the network with Ethernet or MoCA. Wifi from the TiVo to the network is not supported. Of course, Wifi is supported from the network to the iOS device.

 

 

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DIRECTV Genie HR44 DVR

We have preliminary information about the second generation DIRECTV Genie – the HR44. It’s not out yet, but it does sound like a nice evolution of the Genie server.

Here’s the front of the unit:

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And here’s the back:

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Here are the main differences:

  • Significantly smaller
  • Built in Wifi adapter
  • External power adapter – fewer unit failures this way, and the power supply alone can be replaced if that’s the only problem
  • Ships with the new RC71 remote
  • Faster processor
  • Digital audio out via Toslink and Coax ports

We hope to have them in stock the day they ship!

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DIRECTV’s Newest Remote: the RC71

Last week at a DIRECTV conference, we were able to see several new and upcoming products, and the new DIRECTV RC71 remote was one of the best.

For many, the current line of DIRECTV remotes (see top three remotes here) leaves a little to be desired. This is especially true for many of our customers who’ve had TiVo DVRs in the past, with their excellent peanut-shaped remotes.

This new remote has an entirely new shape, and it’s a shape meant to fit in the user’s hand. It may not be as defined as the TiVo remotes, but it’s curvy, and it really had a nice feel to it.

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In addition, this new remote reduces the number of buttons, removes the slider switch, and generally reduces the complexity of the remote. It’s like DIRECTV started from the ground up asking “what do users need?” instead of “how much can we cram in here?”

This one model, the RC71, has both IR and RF. But it’s important to note that the RF uses a new protocol called RF4CE. Unfortunately, that protocol is not compatible with older DIRECTV receivers. So this remote will only operate in IR mode with older receivers.

Initially, this remote will ship with three units: the upcoming HR44 Genie, the new version of the Genie Client called a C41, and the C41W which is a wireless Genie client coming sometime this year. The RC71 will work with any of these in RF or IR mode. And when it’s in RF mode, it’ll produce faster and more accurate channel changes due to two-way technology that confirms between the receiver and the remote when a button has been pressed. It’s really responsive.

We don’t yet have firm pricing on the new remote. But more info, pictures, and a manual can be found on our DIRECTV RC71 Remote page.

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Get your TiVo HDMI Port Repaired at WeaKnees

If you have a TiVo Series3, especially a TiVo Series3 with lifetime, that has a bad HDMI port, WeaKnees can fix it.

We’ve been fixing HDMI ports for a while on these units. It’s not an easy fix, but our technicians have become adept enough at it for us to offer it on our site.

See the full TiVo HDMI Repair page for info.

This TiVo HDMI repair applies to these three TiVo models:

  • TCD648250B
  • TCD652160
  • TCD658000

As yet, we aren’t offering this program for Series4 units. If you have a problem with the HDMI port on a Series4 unit, though, there is still a good chance we can fix it. See this TiVo Series4 Repair Program.

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TiVo Mini is In Stock and Shipping!

We received our first shipment of TiVo Minis, and we’re filling all of our backorders today.

We have more than enough to fill the backorder, so we’re putting this to “in stock” status as of today!

Please see our TiVo Mini page for full info.