Toshiba Adds Two New TiVo DVRs to its Product Line

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Toshiba announced today the expansion of their TiVo DVR product line to include the RS-TX20 (MSRP $599) with a 120GB hard drive and the RS-TX60 (MSRP $699) with a 160GB hard drive available later this August. Both devices will be capable of recording to DVD-R and DVD-RW formats and feature an IR blaster for Cable Box and Satellite Receiver control.

Excerpt from Toshiba’s press release:

Digital Media Servers
Expanding upon the relationship with TiVo Inc., Toshiba announced two new
Digital Media Server models that feature TiVo technology. Both models include
high capacity hard disc drives and DVD recording for simple recording of the
user’s favorite programs. With the addition of a front panel DV input, both
models offer the ability to transfer camcorder material onto the hard disc
drive and then to DVD quickly and easily.

Both units will come with a 45-day free trial of the TiVo Plus(TM)
service, offering users the opportunity to try features unique to the TiVo
Plus service including the ability to search for programs by title, set up
Season Pass(TM) recordings for their favorite shows, and create actor,
director and keyword WishLists(TM) searches.

With TiVo Basic Service included and without paying a subscription fee,
consumers can record their favorite TV shows onto the hard disc drive and
watch them on their schedule. They can also record content from the hard disc
drive to a DVD disc quickly and easily. In addition, the easy to use TiVo
interface can automatically create a DVD Menu that replicates the TiVo user
experience for easy navigation. DVDs can be named according to the user’s
program selections, or titles can be manually entered. In either case,
simplicity is the key.

Other key features include Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs for
both DVD and DVR signals, capability to record in DVD-R and DVD-RW formats, as
well as an IR blaster for Cable Box and Satellite Receiver control. The TiVo
Basic Service includes a 3 day rolling program guide, TV “Trick Play” features
including the ability to pause and rewind live TV, and manual recording
capability with repeat function. Both units are fully upgradeable to the TiVo
Plus Service (subscription required) and Home Media Option.





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