Yet Another Reason To Buy A Tivo

Started by Atomm · 9 posts · 1,817 views

  1. #1
    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5915470/site/newsweek/

    Netflix and TiVo want this digital nirvana to arrive as soon as possible, and they are about to join forces to make it happen. Later this month, NEWSWEEK has learned, the companies plan to unveil a simple but significant partnership that could shake up the media world. Subscribers who belong to both services will be able to download their Netflix DVDs over the Internet directly into the TiVo boxes in their homes, instead of receiving them in the mail. Spokespeople at the companies refused to comment on what they called rumor. But an insider who was close to the negotiations says the straightforward partnership is all but a done deal, pending only the approval of the TiVo board this week: "You don't need a lot of creativity to figure out the details," the insider said.

    This is too cool. I am looking into joining Netflix just to do this. I can't wait to download DVD's without worrying about late fee's. Sorry Hollywood Video, I've got a new best friend. :-)
  2. #2
    I can hear it now,

    |GRB|HeyBubba Knifes |GRB|Atomm

    Atomm - .o0O Why is Battlefield lagging so much O0o. "Honey at you using netflix?"
    Atomm's Wife - "Yes, we needed to download Teletubbies again, and while I was at is I got 3 'chick flicks'"
    Atomm - .o0O Doh, TIVO with Netflix sux!! O0o.

    Editors note, the ".o0O" signifies thought to self.
  3. #3
    It is a bit weird to download 3 chick flicks at the same time as a hardcore porno.
  4. #4
    I have about a dozen different replies to that, but I haved vowed "not to go there". ;-)
  5. #5
    mmhmm
  6. #6
    LOL! They better add a download schedule feature. Either that or I'm going to pick my movies right before going to bed. Either way, I thought this was cool.
  7. #7
    nod, sounds like an awesome idea, i may turn in my Cox DVR and get tivo if it happens.
  8. #8
    Man Atomm yer pushing for that free IPod HARD eh?

    J/K. that does sound pretty cool... future of entertainment guys!
  9. #9
    LOL!

    Actually, I was just excited by the possibilities. The idea of renting a DVD without having to return it is great. I know there is Pay Per View, but to be honest, I prefer Widescreen and all the extra features a DVD provides.