Philips and TiVo Expand Online Availability of Personal TV Receiver

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Philips Electronics and TiVo have announced that their co-branded Personal TV Receiver with TiVo Service is now available for sale through leading online retailers, complementing the over 2,500 national and regional storefronts where the product is already available. This expanded availability aims to provide consumers with more options for purchasing the product, which combines the functionality of a digital video recorder with the features of a personal video recorder.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philips Personal TV Receiver with TiVo Service is available for purchase through online retailers such as 800.COM, Amazon.com, CircuitCity.com, and ROXY.com.
  • The product is also available in over 2,500 national and regional storefronts across the country.
  • The retail price of the 14-hour model is $499, while the 30-hour model costs $999, with a monthly or lifetime TiVo Personal TV Service fee of $9.95 or $199 respectively.
  • Philips and TiVo have chosen online retailers with high-quality product presentation and superior service to align themselves with the leading players in the e-commerce arena.
  • The expanded availability is intended to bring added convenience to holiday gift givers and receivers, providing them with a range of options to purchase the product.

Statistics:

  • Over 2,500 national and regional storefronts have the Philips Personal TV Receiver with TiVo Service available for purchase.
  • The product is available in four leading online retailers: 800.COM, Amazon.com, CircuitCity.com, and ROXY.com.
  • The suggested retail price of the 14-hour model is $499, while the 30-hour model costs $999.
  • The monthly or lifetime TiVo Personal TV Service fee is $9.95 or $199 respectively.

Sources:

  • Philips Electronics: [www.news.philips.com](http://www.news.philips.com)
  • TiVo Inc.: [www.tivo.com](http://www.tivo.com)
  • PR Newswire: "Philips and TiVo Announce Expanded Availability of Co-Branded Personal TV Receiver" [PR Newswire](http://www.prnewswire.com)
  • SEC Prospectus: "Risk Factors" filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.