Dish Network giveaway puts pressure on TiVo

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"The deal will last through January 2004. Existing customers can upgrade to the DVR receiver for $199, a Dish Network representative said."

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"Dish Network's DVR service is included in its subscription fee."

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"The free box -- valued at $300 -- contains a hard drive that can store about 100 hours of recorded television programming. It and the lack of an additional service fee is expected to put pressure on TiVo as it seeks to attain 1 million subscriptions."