Tivo has just announced their Series 2 Dual-Tuner. The user is now available to record two shows at once. Another feature added is TiVoToGo, which enables you to transfer to some portable video players. The Series 2 will go on sale May 1st and will cost $100 after rebate and service activation. TiVo service is $19.95 a month with a one-year commitment. Via SciFi Tech.
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DVR / PVR
Grundig has just released the VP6200, an all-purpose PMP with a digital video camera. It allows you to record TV and DVDs as well as film short Mpegs. It supports JPEG, Mp3, DivX, WMA, FM radio, etc. on its 3.5 inch, 65,000 color screen. You can convert CDs and TV to media to store on its 30 GB hard drive. The price is £350 (about $600 US), which may be a bit hefty for a PMP. Either way this PMP packs a wallop. Info via Stuff UK.
This handy, all-purpose media manager can handle 2000+ DVDs and CDs through external changers as well as record loads of digital video to its 500 GB hard drive. It’s pretty intense. Info via Red Ferret.
TiVo Series 3 is coming out and TiVo Series 2.5 will be discontinued. The new TiVo will feature a 250 GB hard drive and they’re also pushing a 320 GB external drive to give viewers up to 70 hours of High Definition recorded entertainment. Info via Gizmodo.
This SmartDisk FlashTrax XT PMP is pretty handy with its 40 GB hard drive. It accepts compact flash cards and plays just about every video format and records from any video source. It also has an FM tuner, but may be a little flimsy for a true PMP enthusiast. Info via Gadget Madness.
This Uniden unit not only burns DVDs it also records them along with digital video to its hefty 250 GB Hard Drive. It includes an HDMI and digital TV tuner. Even the GUI for the unit is in HD, so if you’re looking for an all-in-one DVR, try this baby. Info via Akihabara.
Nextar has just introduced the Nextar MC3007 Portable Media Player, an inexpensive PMP that’s full of features, it plays and records video files & audio/music files, and allows you to view picture files with its 7-inch display and 40 GB hard drive. It connects via USB and has an SD slot for extra storage. All this for less than $400 US. Info via Gizmodo.
The Thomson LYRA X3000 is like a portable VCR. It records real-time digital recording from any analog source or high-speed transfer of digitized content onto its 20 GB hard drive. It also offers DVD quality output when hooked onto your home entertainment system. With a free software upgrade it’s perfect for transferring data from new DirecTV DVR’s. The LYRA X3000 also stores photos and music for your portable entertainment needs. Info via Gizmo News.
The Jobo Giga Vu Pro Evolution Personal Media Player is an upgrade to the previous Jobo Giga Vu Pro released a while back. It can display pictures, play video, play digital audio, comes with a 40 GB, 80 GB, or 120 GB hard drive, among other hot features. Info via Gizmo News.
Sanyo is making a lot of people’s dream come true. People who buy the Y:TV will have a built-in 160GB hardrive not to mention the sleek 32 inch screen. Expect to buy one of these in the month of May. Via TechEBlog
