Comments on: Tivo Home Networking Package Pricing Vexes Users

By: Bernie

Bernie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:03:20 +0000

I shelled out for the Home Networking package just after it was released and it was great. But after some Tivo update The HNP has become so flakey it is a joke. Certain channels/ shows wont download and if you attempt to download one of those you are unable to download anything untill you reset the Tivo. But there doesnot appear to be any way of telling what shows/channles will cause the problem untill its too late – and try resetting the tivo while the missus is watching Taggart!!! Save your 10 bucks. Other than that the Tivo is a great device.

By: jetzz

jetzz — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:03:13 +0000

I am going to buy 1Tb drive for $200 and the eSata case for $50 from MSY. That should be better value then Home Network package .

By: David Dawes

David Dawes — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:54:12 +0000

It sure does seem steep. I (and a few friends) was thinking of buying one, but $200 to enable networking, and $700 for a 1TB HDD expansion really beggars belief. Not this little black duck!

By: phoenixdigital

phoenixdigital — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:43:31 +0000

While the throwaway comment of tens of dollars may not constitute action by ACCC over deceptive behaviour. I am sure that the statement by the current CEO of HTS the Tivo licencee in Australia at a relaunch in early December 2008 does.

Hybrid TV CEO Robbee Minicola described
"a Home Networking Package, including TiVoToGo which will be available for 'under AU$100'"

A statement like this at an official launch with a doubling in this price at a later date will most likely be a breach of the Trade Practices Act.