This previous thread should also be useful to you as it explains some alternatives and someone apparently got the TiVo for $569 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/18094
I saw the Topfield TBF-7120 on clearance for ~$130 at Target, but I'm not sure if it it was just that store or is available everywhere. It's not as good as the TiVo of course, but has almost all of the same functionality.
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/en/product/GH57…
160gb for $599 on clearance at a few DSE stores?
This previous thread should also be useful to you as it explains some alternatives and someone apparently got the TiVo for $569 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/18094
I saw the Topfield TBF-7120 on clearance for ~$130 at Target, but I'm not sure if it it was just that store or is available everywhere. It's not as good as the TiVo of course, but has almost all of the same functionality.