HDTV Now Available on TiVo via DirecTV
It’s official; high-definition TV (HDTV) is now available on TiVo via DirecTV. The Hughes HR10-250 will be one of the first HDTV capable TiVos on the market. The HR10-250 sells for $999 with an integrated 250GB hard drive capable of storing about 30 hours HD programming or 200 at standard definition.
Product Highlights:
Selectable output format (1080i, 720p or 480p/i) is compatible with any TV Dual tuners let you record 2 shows simultaneously; or watch a show while recording a different one
Quad tuner design with 2 DTV tuners and 2 ATSC tuners
Theater-quality sound with Dolby Digital 5.1 technology
Fully compatible with DVI interface signaling
Video outputs: HDMI digital interface, component, S-video and composite Audio outputs: HDMI, SPIDIF optical, 2-channel analog, serial and IR
News Link: Matt Haughey, “HD TiVOs Begin Shipping,” PVRblog, April 24, 2004.

Alexander Grundner – 5 hours 45 minutes ago