Dallas-based Blockbuster to use TiVo to sell, rent movies

by PegNews wire

Dallas-based Blockbuster, in a move that probably tacitly acknowledges how Netflix is kicking its butt, will start renting and selling movies through TiVo DVRs. Rentals will be available from $1.99-$3.99 and sales from $14.99-$19.99. Netflix already offers streaming of TV shows and movies through TiVo, but the supposed advantage of Blockbuster's service is that new releases will be available much sooner than they would through Netflix.

One question: With the proliferation of DVRs through cable and satellite companies, are people actually still buying TiVos?

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Collin Gouldin, says:

They're also talking to Apple to bring it into iTunes. Which i don't think will ever happen.

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Jesus Valadez, says:

I love my Tivo. Other DVRs are like bleh and stuff.

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jtmbls, says:

I love my DVR. Tivos are like stuff and bleh.

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Jesus Valadez, says:

Quiet you.

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Alex Bentley, says:

Jesus, I'm just confused as to why someone would pay <a href="https://www3.tivo.com/store/boxes.do">$150 (at the minimum)</a> for a TiVo, plus $12.95/month for service <em>on top</em> of whatever they pay for cable/satellite service.

Plus, apparently their HD DVRs aren't compatible with satellite service, so you're stuck with cable no matter what. And that's not even to mention that you're (probably) already paying for the rental of a cable box -- why not just combine the two and get a cable box/DVR in one? Tell me if I'm missing something 'cause it makes no sense to me...

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Jesus Valadez, says:

I love the software and I got my Tivo through DirecTV, so I only pay $5 a month. I did pay $150 for it though. It's an old Tivo so I don't get HD with it. I'm waiting till DirecTV comes out with the HD Tivo box.

I could just get a regular HD DVR but I would still need to pay $99 for it. I'd rather spend the extra money for the software.