The 160gb Tivo is being replaced by a 320gb version.
JB are selling out of the 160gb at $499 and you can get it for less if you negotiate.
All Tivo's newly registered from 1 December 2009 come with free home networking package - previously $199!
Note: Upgrading the internal HDD is a pretty simple process:
http://hd.engadget.com/2008/04/17/how-to-upgrade-your-tivo-h…
As soon as I saw the title, I thought that as well.
DVR with 'extra' blu-ray player for an extra $100…lol.
However, I'm sure there are people out there not interested in blu-ray or games and specifically want a TiVo device.
I agree PS3 with PlayTV is a good option - my only issues with that approach are:
a) you can't record TV while playing games (or can you?)
b) Tivo is a purpose built DVR and has some nice EPG functions plus it's ability to automatically record programs it thinks you might like. I like these features and I'm not sure if they are replicated on PS3?
a) you can!
b) Maybe with future software updates.
I upgraded mine to a 1TB drive only too about 40 minutes all up including removing the drive and replacing…
Been running for 9 months no issues. Thinking of soon going to a 2TB drive.
I suspect you can't do a 2tb drive - I think there is a 1.2 or 1.3tb limitation - I have a 1.5tb in mine but the file system doesn't address the full space….
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1034324
check this forum topic as well.. cheapest price paid
Stack this deal with the 5% off gift vouchers for an additional discount!
You get the Home Network Package free with the 160Gb model too. I got one from JB about a week ago and it's there online when you activate the Tivo. This makes the 160Gb model better than the 320Gb one as you really need to put a 1Tb drive in it (160, even 320Gb is just not big enough).
Does that mean that Tivo uses 3.5" drive?
3.5" sata, but the one's designed for pvr's. Do a google for 'upgrading Tivo hard drive' and you find what you need.
I use bog standard non-AV drives (as they are about 50% cheaper) and they work like a dream. They are probably a little warmer, noisier and less reliable than an AV - but I know a lot of people who use these without issues.
is this deal still available??
If you can find one - yes.
There were plenty at Hornsby the other day or you could price match at HN or David Jones
TiVo One Day Special (Home Networking Pack $10 & Additional Key $5)
Picture: http://upload.ozbargain.com/2009/12/10/3009_tivo_special.png
Link: https://shop.mytivo.com.au/online/range
(Can't submit new deal because just signed up)
Get 250GB PS3 Slim with PlayTV $599 RRP.