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TiVo and Netflix Hook Up

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the coming-soon-to-a-set-top-box-near-you dept.

thejoelpatrol writes "It's official. After denying that such a deal was in the works, TiVo and Netflix have finalized a deal to let TiVo subscribers download movies over their broadband connections. Several such services have sprung up recently, but none has the name recognition of either of these beloved entertainment-technology companies."

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  1. And Will it Make Money? by ej0c · · Score: 5, Funny

    I sure hope so, 'cause I'm getting tired of tracking those TIVO shares I bought at $35 thinking it was underpriced..

  2. Its really a merger by cpn2000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    The new company will be called Titflix ... ducks

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  3. Re:Finally! by Malc · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't worry: your choices will go in to their databases and you will shortly be receiving direct mail marketing material through the postal system. Your mailman will still be delivering embarassing material!