[mythtv-users] so how does Tivo do it?

[Lan Barnes]

On Tue, Aug 05, 2003 at 02:45:34PM -0400, John Wells wrote:
> So, basically, if I want to create a MythTV box with all the features of
> Tivo, I'm looking at a fairly hefty (at least $600+) price tag.
> 
> How does Tivo offer their systems at such lower prices?  I'm aware of
> economies of scale, but what magic are they working?
> 
> I suppose the monthly subscription fee covers some of their cost, but it
> can't be a very lucrative profit there...
> 
> Anyone have some insight?
> 

Well, for one, manufacturers don't pay retail for their parts. I have
heard that if you buy all the parts for a car at an auto parts store and
then assemble it yourself, it's some horrible multiplier (5X to 10X)
over the cost off a car lot.

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