TiVo was very quiet during CES last week, but Troy found this interesting MSNBC article that included an update on the Netflix & TiVo partnership:
Last year, the buzz was considerable about TiVo's plans for a movie download service with Netflix. But that's currently on ice because the DVD rental service is focusing on high-definition, while TiVo's primary focus remains standard-definition video, Denney said."We still have a relationship," he said. "When appropriate, we will re-explore or revive that type of arrangement."
Netflix will never be a player in downloaded content.
Posted by: | January 11, 2006 at 09:00 AM
TiVo's primary focus remains standard-definition video
That is an interesting comment considering last week Tivo introduced us to their HDTV Series 3 box. I thought the plans were put on hold due to the studios reluctance to embrace downloads.
Posted by: Christian | January 11, 2006 at 10:20 AM
reluctance on downloads? seem to be a number of studio announcements this month on plans to do exactly that.
download market is fast growing segment in entertainment industry. DVR is also quickly growing. dvd rentals are shrinking.
Posted by: | January 11, 2006 at 10:55 AM
I was surprised to see Denney make this type of statement. Particularly because the TiVo series 3 is all about HDTV. I suspect that he might be refering to forthcoming content arrangements that they will be making with Intel. Seems unlikely the Viiv would support and HDTV download.
Posted by: Davis Freeberg | January 11, 2006 at 12:38 PM
TiVo was quiet during CES? Did you know see MegaZones pictures of the series3?
Posted by: kim | January 11, 2006 at 03:18 PM
TiVo was quiet during CES? Did you not see MegaZones pictures of the series3?
Posted by: kim | January 11, 2006 at 03:20 PM