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Originally Posted by Stuart
That link is expired (as noted above) and I suspect that the prices that bought Tivo units themselves, rather than rented them as part of a Cable or Satellite subscription.
Bear in mind that as well as being offered with other services, Tivo do offer their own service that you buy the box for. They charge a subscription to those who purchase the boxes.
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I think the prices for the kit in the US are pretty low for the spec of the kit and of course they own it and it will have ongoing functionality for cable customers who might eventually stop subscribing. They seem get money back through (compared to VM) relatively high monthly subs. I suppose it has to be funded somehow.
I know Tivo don't charge a monthly fee in Australia but the kit is pretty expensive, over £300 and (i think) it is only compatible with DTT non subscription services, maybe it's aimed at customers who don't want monthly subs although they can buy OD content.
I don't think the cost of the kit and subs that VM will charge are prohibitive for existing higher tier subscribers. I just don't think the masses will flock to it, especially lower tier customers who may well have a ceiling on costs and most customers (3/4) currently don't even have V+.