[Chris Blount]

This may be the straw that broke the camels back. If the DirecTivo series 2 is all that it's craked up to be, Dish will have a real hard time justifying the cost of the 721.

http://www.tivo.com/flash.asp?page=get_series2

 

[Ryan]

That's not a DirecTivo--a satellite receiver/Tivo combo--it's a stand alone TV usable with any video source.

 

[Neil Derryberry]

even so, it most likely wouldn't cost $550 like the 721 is supposed to.

 

[Chris Blount]

Originally posted by Ryan
That's not a DirecTivo--a satellite receiver/Tivo combo--it's a stand alone TV usable with any video source.

True but isn't there supposed to be a series 2 DirecTivo available this summer or fall?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

The Series 2 DirecTivo will be released in September, it will be hard to find at launch but easier around the holidays.

 

[timf]

Of course, that's just my personal prediction based on previous releases. All we know now for sure is 3rd Quarter.

 

[John Corn]

As far as I'm concerned the Standalone TiVo is as expensive as the 721.

721=$550.00
TiVo=400.00+$130.00 for 1 yr=$530.00
or TiVo + lifetime

When the DirecTiVo2 comes out this fall, I bet it carries a pretty nice price tag.

 

[lee635]

Yeah, these guys aren't stupid. They price their products right at the spot where they maximize revenues...

 

[MarkA]

DirecTiVo2 should be cool. May seriously be worth looking at buying. Too bad you've got the money factor Of course, it's not nearly as bad as the 721

 

[Adam Richey]

Those DirecTivos have had a LOT of hype, but I haven't heard anything about any really new special features. What are some of them?

 

[MarkA]

That's a good question