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Matt Forero CIS055 Section 022 February 16, 2007 TiVo Inc. What is a TiVo?. A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) device A VCR-like device that records television shows onto a hard drive Stores the shows to be viewed at a later time. Why TiVo?.
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What is a TiVo? • A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) device • A VCR-like device that records television shows onto a hard drive • Stores the shows to be viewed at a later time Matt Forero Section 022
Why TiVo? • Users don’t have to be present to record the show due to scheduled recording • Ability to fast-forward through commercials once the program has been recorded • In certain models you can burn it to DVD to make a portable hard copy • Better quality than VHS recordings Matt Forero Section 022
What does a TiVo look like? Matt Forero Section 022
History of TiVo • Created in 1997 by Mike Ramsey and Jim Barton of Silicon Graphics and Time-Warner • Started recording from cable and antenna but eventually paired models with DIRECTV • Charges a monthly fee for service aside from the cost of the actual device Matt Forero Section 022
TiVo’s 2-Year Stock Performance Matt Forero Section 022
TiVo’s Top Executives Matt Forero Section 022
Interesting Facts Connects to your home wireless network 30-40% of Market Share Now supports HDTV recordings Matt Forero Section 022