Right on the heels of the newly announced TiVo Series3 DVR comes a review from the folks over at CNET. They give it an 8.3 out of 10 but it’s important to note that there are certainly plenty of complaints about this new box – especially when it comes to price. First here’s the verdict from CNET:

The Series3 delivers dual-tuner HD recording and some worthwhile networking features to cable customers, but the exorbitant price tag will be too much for all but the most devoted TiVo fans.

So here’s the bad bad stuff…

Extremely expensive, especially compared to “free” DVRs available from cable providers; does not work with pay-per-view and video-on-demand services; requires monthly fee in addition to cable bill; CableCard installation can be problematic; no TiVo To Go functionality; some distinguishing network features not yet available; must program 30-second skip; does not offer picture-in-picture.

It’s a bummer that TiVoToGo isn’t working on the new Series3 DVRs – hopefully this will be rectified later on in the year. Anyhow, the real problem is of course the price. We know TiVo needs to generate revenues but come on.. $799 for this??

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