TiVo Premiere Elite set-top box with 2TB storage disclosed
TiVo has released its new Premiere Elite set-top box which comes with four digital tuners and provides 2TB of storage. This DVR incorporates Full HD support and is THX certified.
The four tuners can record up to 4 shows simultaneously and allows users to modify their program recordings as well as create a library of personalized media content. This device is capable of supporting HDMI compliant splitters with up to 16 HDMI ports. The company states that since users have 300 hours of HD recording space to fill, they won’t have to delete any previous recording for fitting in new ones.
Doug Bieter, Vice President of Retail Sales for TiVo Inc. commented, “We are pleased to announce the TiVo Premiere Elite at this year’s CEDIA show as this product was designed specifically for the high-end custom home theater integrator or enthusiast looking to complete their home entertainment system with a best-in-class TV experience. Only TiVo Premiere Elite seamlessly combines digital cable programming with the best of Web entertainment, in full 1080p HD, and with 300 hours of HD recording space. With the added distinction as a THX-certified DVR, the TiVo Premiere Elite offers a high-end solution for premium quality installers looking for an improved way to get the most out of a customer’s high definition television and cable subscription.”
Building upon the company’s earlier Series4 Premiere platform, the DVR features a user friendly interface and integrates Web entertainment from Netflix, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video and YouTube, among others. Claiming to deliver optimal video and audio fidelity, this new DVR can either be controlled by the TiVo Slide remote embedded with a QWERTY keyboard or its official apps that are available for iOS devices. Networking options like MoCa along with integrated Ethernet connectivity are also presented to users.
The TiVo Premiere Elite set-top box is scheduled to be available by the end of this year from tivo.com, authorized home theater installers and Magnolia stores. With the DVR’s FCC approval still pending, details regarding its pricing and release date remain unknown as of now.
