[ZeoTiVo]

I am just wondering what kind of demand there is and how many sales are pending such an offer, basically because I want such an offer for the TiVo HD


edit - finally got back to add the poll.
NOTE - if you have an S3 now but would but a TiVo HD as well if they offered lifetime - then answer the poll with waiting fior transfer please

 

[SC0TLANDF0REVER]

I would buy a second TiVo for the bedroom if they were to offer it again (Have S3 for the LR).

 

[David Scavo]

I have a Series1 with lifetime and am waiting for a Lifetime transfer offer to upgrade to the TiVoHD unit.

Of course, having an HR10-250 (HD DirecTIVO) and a trio of networked MRV-enabled DirecTIVOs makes the waiting a little easier

 

[alansplace]

one of my 540's has lifetime and i'll likely not be ordering a TiVo HD until there is a lifetime transfer offered by the tivo folks.
--
Alan

 

[Unix_Beard]

No. I have a lifetime Tivo and a monthly unit. I'm simply boxing up the old Series 2 monthly and replacing that $6.95 with the Tivo HD. Its a 40 hour unit so I don't think there'd even be a market for it used.

After watching Planet Earth on HD and not being able to Tivo it, I have to have an HD Tivo.

 

[Zevida]

I have a series 2 with lifetime service. I can't justify the $300 plus a monthly fee to upgrade to an series 3 HD. If they offered a free lifetime service transfer, it would be very hard to turn down.

 

[pdhenry]

No one said anything about free. I think the recent offers have all been $199, haven't they?

 

[rdrrepair]

I think the recent offers have all been $199, haven't they?

[strikeout]$299.00[/strikeout]

Yep, you're right. $199 to transfer.

Edit to fix brain fart.

 

[HDTiVo]

How much does it cost? Is MRV available? How long a free sub does my old TiVo get?

 

[HDTiVo]

$299.00

No, $200.

Edit: No need for correction anymore.

 

[brewman]

I bought an S3 early on. I also have two other S2's. I knew the S3 didn't support MRV, and was/am willing to live without it - hoping that eventually it will be made available. I could certainly use another HD capable TiVo to replace my one of my S2's, but I won't buy another TiVo unit that doesn't support MRV.

 

[ZeoTiVo]

I bought an S3 early on. I also have two other S2's. I knew the S3 didn't support MRV, and was/am willing to live without it - hoping that eventually it will be made available. I could certainly use another HD capable TiVo to replace my one of my S2's, but I won't buy another TiVo unit that doesn't support MRV.

yes, that would fall under other reason. I did not want to mix the results in here with waiting on MRV/TTG. I ma comfortable that MRV/TTG will be here by the end of the year. This time around is different since TiVo has had time to work through such issues on the S3. It sounds like they now have a design they can use without waiting on cable labs approval and thus can move forward on such an important feature.

I just want the lifetime transfer offer for 199$ again and frankly I could retire the S2 I have it on. not so worried about the 1 year free service part. Would probably let a freind use it and spread the TiVo message a bit wider.

 

[janry]

I voted Other. I have a Lifetime Series 1. I won't buy TiVo HD until I have a HDTV. Our primary TV is now 20 YO and still has a great picture. I'll probably buy TiVo HD when this TV set dies and we replace it with HDTV. Could be this weekend or I might die first.

 

[HDTiVo]

I just want the lifetime transfer offer for 199$ again and frankly I could retire the S2 I have it on. not so worried about the 1 year free service part. Would probably let a freind use it and spread the TiVo message a bit wider.

I'll wait for real Lifetime @$299 then.

 

[ZeoTiVo]

Our primary TV is now 20 YO and still has a great picture.

I hear they have color sets now

 

[janry]

I hear they have color sets now

We do still have a couple of B&W sets. One of them is a 12" portable that dates back to the 60's. Still works great. The other is a Sony Watchman B&W (1.5") that was manufactered in 1985 and still works great. I have it at the office to watch news with sometimes when I'm working late. I hate it will soon be completely obsolete.

 

[ufo4sale]

I bought an S3 early on. I also have two other S2's. I knew the S3 didn't support MRV, and was/am willing to live without it - hoping that eventually it will be made available. I could certainly use another HD capable TiVo to replace my one of my S2's, but I won't buy another TiVo unit that doesn't support MRV.

+1
Lifetime or not this is the only reason why I'm not buying another one today.

 

[ZeoTiVo]

+1
Lifetime or not this is the only reason why I'm not buying another one today.

so you would buy another one later once they have TTG/MRV actually releases?

 

[otis]

I think this is an interesting poll, but a little worthless. A majority of folks said they would buy a TivoHD if there was a LT transfer and assuming it would cost $200. That's almost like asking would you buy a lifetime subscription to some high speed cable modem service for $500? of course you would, it's a bargain at that price.

But what's the price point that would make or break your decision to buy a new TivoHD? It seems most would do it if it cost $200. But would you do it for $300, $400, or even $500?? Quite honestly, if they offered LT xfer at $400, I'd be on the fence (if it was for less, I'd definately jump on it. if it were for more, I'd definately pass).

If the introduction of the TivoHD marks the beginning of the turning point for Tivo (ie. they work out all the details with cablelabs, enable more cool features, come out with more products, enter the satalite market, etc etc) then (my opinion) I would expect we would never see another LT offer again. If the TivoHD sells like hotcakes, why would they need to entice us with LT offers to buy one?

 

[ZeoTiVo]

I think this is an interesting poll, but a little worthless. A majority of folks said they would buy a TivoHD if there was a LT transfer and assuming it would cost $200.

the point is to see who would buy a TiVoHD any way regardless of lifetime transfer vs those who are waiting for a lifetime transfer option.

the other questions were to weed out those that were not buying a Tivo HD now for other reasons

PS - my lifetime is on a S2 240 model. I still see value in the box so would not transfer if over 199$. I might buy a TiVo HD later though once I was more setup for HD. Certainly there is no other TiVo I would buy instead.