As you're probably aware by now, the new TiVo HD offers most of the same functionality as the $800 TiVo Series3, for about $500 less. TiVo upgrader and reseller WeaKnees has put together a handy chart showing some of the differences between the two boxes. In many areas, the two boxes are functionally identical. Wherever there's an obvious difference, WeaKnees has highlighted the changes in bold. If you're still left scratching your head after reading through the descriptions, you're not alone. It's really not clear where TiVo's saving all the money on the new boxes, but we're not complaining.
In fact, in some cases, the cheaper TiVo HD has the edge. For example, the unit is a little smaller and it has two CableCard slots in the front of the box, for easier installation.
[via TiVo Blog]
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