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Has TiVo's Fate Been Sealed?

Posted by timothy on from the somehow-I-doubt-it dept.

ChipGuy writes "Things are getting bleak for TiVo, reports the New York Times, and adds that TiVo blew a major opportunity to team up with Comcast. And that might have cost CEO Michael Ramsey the job. Om Malik writes that 'The fate of TiVo also highlights the dilemma facing a lot of "exploding TV" start-ups. The technology does not necessarily translate into profits and a business,' and breaks down the financials -- over half a billion dollars in losses so far. PVRBlog adds that 'When the story of TiVo is written, this Comcast negotiation could be the point when the company's outcome was decided.' More reactions here."

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  1. Not until.... by Scrab · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I hear it confirmed by Netcraft will I believe it...

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  2. Mourning by tuxter · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I am constantly amazed by the absolutely shocking decisions made in relation to the TiVo. It is an outstanding product that could have made an absolute fortune, but has been totally hobbled by a insane business model and pathetic marketing. Shame.

  3. All I have to say is.. Well, SHIT! by drfreak · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I bought one for my parents for christmas and another for myself after playing with theirs. I love it and do not mind the monthly fee at all. I even networked my own TiVo to prepare for tivotogo. If tivo dies after I finally broke down and bought one, well, that would just suck the petrified shit out of a dead man's ass!