Tucker <3 TiVo + iPod

Fantastic. We may have to call off the TiVo death watch for this year. Guess I will be able to watch any T.V. show on my iPod that I want. Of course there still is the issue with the Macrovision built into the 7.2 release of the TiVo software. Here is a run down of the problem:

Like most television reception equipment, TiVo DVRs recognize Macrovision copy protection technology applied by program providers. This copy protection may be applied to certain limited categories of programming (such as Pay Per View, Video On Demand, DVD or VHS sources) and requires TiVo to respond in a pre-defined manner. Macrovision copy protection rules include:

• Copy Never – This content is not allowed to be recorded by a TiVo DVR.
• 7 Day Unlimited - These programs can be recorded and viewed as many times as you like within 7 days of their original recording date
• 7 Day / 24 Hours – These programs can be stored for up to 7 days but once you begin watching the show, you must complete viewing within 24 hours.

Program providers decide what programs will have Macrovision copy protection. Comments regarding the use of Macrovision copy protection should be directed to the copyright holder applying the copy protection. Please do not contact TiVo Customer Support regarding copy protection related issues.

So while a potential huge victory for TiVoToGo, still a potential powder keg when people won’t be able to copy thier shows to any of thier media devices. I for one can’t wait for the update, which means that Jessi will have to give up the TiVo once again to my shows.