Philips Showcases High-End Receiver For DIRECTVÆ And TiVoô Services At CEDIA EXPO 2000

20-Sep-00

Philips Electronics demonstrated at CEDIA EXPO 2000 a receiver which combines DIRECTVÆ and TiVoô services.The new Philips DIRECTV Receiver with TiVo features up to 30 hours of video recording capability. Additional DIRECTV features available on the Philips Receiver include a new Advanced Program Guideô, which allows consumers to view program listings up to 14 days in advance and features expanded sorting and navigation capabilities. This new receiver also is capable of supporting DIRECTV programming from multiple satellites. TiVo allows consumers to digitally record television shows, without video tape, offering unprecedented flexibility with recording, programming and viewing options.The Philips Receiver offers TiVoís well-known features such as TiVo Season Passesô, WishListô, TiVo Suggestions, and Thumbs Upô and Thumbs Downô buttons. Other features unique to the TiVo service include TiVolutionô Magazineô, an on-screen entertainment guide, and Network Showcasesô, a daily update from TiVoís network partners highlighting upcoming programs and specialized content.The new Philips-brand DIRECTV System with TiVo Service will be available this October and will retail for $399 at major national and regional retailers that currently offer DIRECTV systems.For more information, visit www.philipsusa.com.

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