TiVo has announced the new TiVo HD, a lite version of the TiVo Series 3.

Like the Series 3, the HD includes:

• Dual CableCARD support
• 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i output over HDMI and component video
• S-Video, composite video outputs
• Optical digital audio and analog audio outputs
• Ethernet and phone line connections
• USB ports for the TiVo Wireless G Network Adapter
• E-SATA, still not officially activated
• Still no support for multi-room viewing or TiVoToGo

Unlike the Series 3, the HD:

• Only as 20/HD and 180/SD hours of recording compared with 32/HD and 300/SD on the Series 3
• Only has a basic non-glow remote
• Has no front OLED display
• Does not have THX certification
  
• Has a $299 price tag compared with the current $512 of the Series 3

At $299, with the purchase of a $299 3-year subscription for a total of $600, the HD will cost you about $16.61 per month. A few dollars more than the standard cable DVR. But for those who are ready to throw that buggy box out the window, it may be worth the premium.

weaKnees already has already announced upgraded boxes with up to 144/HD and 1350/SD hours.

The TiVo HD will be available in August.

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