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$1b seems awfully high for TiVo. I'd peg them at half that or less. Their product although arguably superior to their competitors has been commoditized to no en
by brianbreslin 16y ago
$1b seems awfully high for TiVo. I'd peg them at half that or less. Their product although arguably superior to their competitors has been commoditized to no end. How can people buy ticks when comcast or directv offer their DVr "free"
- MichaelApproved 16y agoIt's all about their IP. If they win the current case with Dish they'll get hundreds of millions up front and earn monthy for each dish customer using a DVR. They'll also be able to go after other companies offering DVRs. It all comes down to IF they win. I doubt anyone will buy them until that gets resolved.
- umjames 16y agoI buy TiVos when I can get a lifetime subscription. One price, no recurring monthly or yearly bills. This usually happens around Christmas and for older models (Series 3 TiVo and earlier nowadays). Also, the box is mine. I'm sure if I got a DVR from a cable or satellite provider, the monthly service cost would be included in my bill for as long as I have the device (a never-ending cost). I am essentially renting a DVR from the cable company. No thanks.