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TiVo drops DVR prices--with a catch | The Digital Home - CNET News TiVo drops DVR prices--with a catch by Don Reisinger * Font size * Print * E-mail * Share * 7 comments * Tweet TiVo Premiere (Credit: Tivo) TiVo has crafted a holiday offer for its DVRs that will save customers cash in the short term, but potentially cost more over the long term. The company announced today that consumers can buy the TiVo Premiere for $99.99 if they agree to a one-year service commitment. Even better, TiVo once again has a $0 down offer on its Premiere box with a two-year commitment. Those who want to get their hands on the Premiere XL will pay $299.99 upfront with a one-year commitment. At first glance, this "limited time" offer seems like a winner for consumers. After all, the Premiere usually retails for $299.99 and the TiVo Premiere XL has been sold for $499.99. But TiVo has thrown in another tidbit: its plans for one- and two-year commitments are $19.99 per month f...