It’s not a huge update in terms of features, but the newly released TiVo Desktop 2.6 has a few handy features that may help you when on the road. Tivo Desktop (plus) users have been able to send video from their PC back to Tivo for some time now. But in the new version a feature has been added that can automate that. If you regularly download movies off the Internet (without DRM) then this will help get them off your PC onto your TiVo box.

NEW! You can now transfer all your downloaded Web Video from your PC to your TiVo DVR so you can watch them on your TV. Learn More about TiVo Desktop & Transfers.

Automatic conversions of your TiVoToGo transfers to support portable devices that support MPEG-4 or H.264 video—Transfer video to your iPod, PSP, Treo, Nokia and other portables devices

NEW! Set automatic transfers of your favorite shows and videos from your PC to your TiVo DVR.

Improved video quality and aspect ratio in the Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs when downloading high-quality video.

Automatically transfer shows from your TiVo DVR to a Windows PC or laptop.

Browse and listen to your computer’s MP3 library from your TiVo DVR.

Watch full-screen slide shows of your computer’s digital photo collection on your TV.

You can download the newest TiVo desktop here.

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If you ever needed a little nudge to pick up an HD Tivo box then this might be that nudge! A little under $700 gets you the Tivo HD, LIFETIME service, the Tivo USB Wireless adapter, shipping and a TiVo plush doll…

The TiVo HD unit normally sells for $262, and service is $129 per year (when prepaid).  So after about three and a half years you’ll start making money off this deal.

Keep in mind that the TiVo HD will not work on satellite services, and you’ll need to order 2 cable cards from your cable provider to get access to their digital programming.

How can TiVo help when you are on the road you ask?

• Remote scheduling of shows using your web browser
• Copy TiVo recordings from the device to your laptop, iPod, Palm or PSP (with TiVo desktop)
• Watch stuff you missed when you were on the road
• Stream recordings to your hotel when you add a Slingbox

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