That's Remote Record pretty much confirmed then! It isn't a necessary feature, but it will be a brilliant luxury as now I can set to record things whilst someone else is watching the TV. Even better will be a text service, I can think of a few good examples when I've needed that, such as when we've forgotten to record it but are in the car somewhere. Will come in very useful.
Also, would Digital Fanatic mind in me asking him whether he would give a short review of the new TiVo service after he gets it? Just a request.