So, back to the debate.... here's my tuppeneth worth...
I was expecting TiVo to be nearer £250-£300, so was pleasently suprised when I found out it was to be £149.... but then in hindsight, as we aren't buying the box, as such, then the lower upfront cost is realistic.
More than 10 years ago my s1 TiVo cost £400 and, because I couldn't afford a further £200 at that time for the lifetime-subs, the monthly subs were £10.
So I see the £149 + £3pm on a par with £10pm for a couple of years, followed by a token £3pm thereafter.
I haven't got to worry about any breakdowns after the initial 12mths (which would have been the case with a 'bought' item).
Compare this with my SkyHD box ..... paid a little short of £300.... had to have a replacement after about 18mths costing a further £65 (partly subsidised by $ky as I was still subscribed to the HD service)..... and what is it worth now, if I were to sell? No more than £100. Net cost £265.
A £149 TiVo fee is significantly cheaper.
And the £3pm sub .... unless one has had the experience of a TiVo, I don't think one truly 'understands' what TiVo offers ..... it's features/capabilities above and beyond a 'standard' PVR such as V+ are more than worth the additional £3pm.