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TiVo retail expansion
TiVo to be available in JB Hi-Fi and Clive Anthony stores across Australia
SYDNEY, Australia, Monday 13 October, 2008 - Hybrid Television Services Pty Ltd, the exclusive licensee of TiVo® products in Australia and New Zealand, today announced the introduction of another retail relationship expanding its reach to Australians.
JB Hi-Fi, a leading Australian consumer electronics retailer has signed up to sell the TiVo media device on the back of the successful launch in July.
"Australian consumers today are quite savvy and willing to invest in digital devices that will stay relevant over time as well as bring ongoing services and benefits. We believe the TiVo media device will achieve this", said Richard Uechtritz, CEO of JB Hi-Fi.
Hybrid Television Services' recently-appointed CEO, Robbee Minicola, commented: "We are pleased to welcome JB Hi-Fi into the fold of retailers for our all-important first year of Christmas trading."
The TiVo media device will be available in 100 JB Hi-Fi and Clive Anthony stores across Australia from October for RRP $699.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Hybrid Television Services and the TiVo media device
Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited is a subsidiary of the Seven Media Group and is the exclusive licensee of TiVo products in Australia and New Zealand. The TiVo media device converges digital terrestrial television with broadband services and content. The product was originally pioneered in 1997 in the USA by TiVo Inc. In 2008, TiVo technology was brought to Australia by Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited and is now available from selected retail outlets.
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